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A scanning electron micrograph of multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surfaceRepresentational Image. (Photo: AP)

Scientists have breakthrough in creating HIV vaccine

Scientists are able find way to greatly improve B-cell responses to an HIV vaccine thus opening up doors to possible...

14 Sept 2017 8:13 AM

Less than five per cent of countries were likely to reach the UN goal of reducing suicides, road deaths and child obesity (Photo: AFP)

World terribly lagging behind on targets to curb TB, HIV and obesity

The review was published ahead of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly opening in New York Tuesday.

13 Sept 2017 3:18 PM

A scanning electron micrograph of multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surfaceRepresentational Image. (Photo: AP)

Now, anti-HIV pill found to safe for adolescent gay and bisexual boys

The pill, that was only given to adults combines two drugs was seen to be well tolerated among youngsters.

6 Sept 2017 2:31 AM

Tuberculosis is considered to be the worlds deadliest infectious disease. (Photo: Pexels)

Millions with high blood sugar face tuberculosis risk

Tuberculosis, a severe infection caused by bacteria in the lungs, kills almost as many people each year as HIV/AIDS and...

27 Oct 2018 4:16 AM

Delicate foreskin is vulnerable to HIV as it can tear easily and it is also a common route for the virus to enter someones body (Photo: AFP)

HIV-positive mother donates liver to save critically ill child in...

Medication provided to child before transplant may have prevented HIV transmission, though that will only become clear...

4 Oct 2018 1:49 PM

The MDACS has informed all blood banks in the city that all blood donors who have tested positive for HIV have to regularly visit these centres for further treatment.

Link found between stigma, cognitive performance in people with HIV

Researchers found that HIV-related stigma had direct effects on cognitive test performance and anxiety.

30 Nov 2018 3:15 AM

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Cellular proliferation keeps HIV infected cells alive: Study

The scientists found out that reducing cellular proliferation could help deplete the number of infected cells

19 Nov 2018 3:42 AM

The MDACS has informed all blood banks in the city that all blood donors who have tested positive for HIV have to regularly visit these centres for further treatment.

New cell phone-based tool to detect HIV

Early detection of HIV is critical to prevent disease progression and transmission, and it requires long-term...

13 Nov 2018 8:34 AM

Other forms of contraceptive shots do not show the same correlation with HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

USFDA grants approval for Cipla's HIV drug

Cipla in a BSE filing said it has received final approval from USFDA for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

31 Jan 2018 3:19 AM

$Biologists call this a \dose-dependent response\ -- the more bugs, the more risk of HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Seven bacterial species may up HIV risk in women: study

The study also showed that the odds of HIV infection increased as concentrations of that bacterium increased.

28 Jan 2018 12:28 PM

Researchers were targeted with inflammable devices, false accusations of paedophilia and packages claimed to have been contaminated with AIDS virus (Photo: Pixabay)

Animal rights campaigners jailed for sending 'Aids-contaminated' post...

The duo's aim was to put HLS out of business by harassing supply companies into cutting ties with it.

26 Jan 2018 12:47 PM

The case against Arthur Rathburn is part of a growing national investigation by federal authorities into the largely unregulated market for body parts in the United States. (Photo: AP)

US body broker convicted of fraud for selling, leasing diseased...

Arthur Rathburn was charged with defrauding clients by selling them body parts infected with HIV and hepatitis without...

23 Jan 2018 12:58 PM