Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a germ that causes a lifelong infection that slowly weakens the immune system. Though the infection is lifelong, medicines can keep the virus in check and help ...

About 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Just a few decades ago, the AIDS epidemic was spiraling ...

The number of new HIV infections has fallen over the years – it declined by 39% from 2010 to 2023. But HIV’s devastating impact on global health persists. In 2023, 1.3 million people acquired HIV – ...

Because both HIV and chronic helminth infections significantly alter the host immune system, shifting the balance between Th1 and Th2 activation, coinfection with HIV and different helminth species ...

India is home to the third-largest population of people living with HIV/AIDS, with women accounting for a significant portion ...

The components of TAF/FTC and TDF/FTC have activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV). When persons with chronic HBV infection are prescribed TDF/FTC or TAF/FTC, these agents will also have an effect on ...

In January, the Trump administration ordered a broad pause on all US funding for foreign aid. Among other issues, this has significant effects on US funding for HIV. The United States has been the ...

Infections and deaths could surge to early 2000s levels, study authors say. Potential foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths and "soaring" rates of infections around the world, ...

The US government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025. This abrupt decision affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and the provision of HIV prevention services to millions of ...

HIV infections are a growing problem in Canada, according to recent data. In November, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported an alarming 25% increase in new HIV cases during 2022. The largest ...

A previous post reviewed data about drug use among sexual and gender minority people. In addition to its direct health risks, drug use is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection. It might ...