The NHS could save billions by making HIV PrEP drug available to everyone at a lower cost. The drug is believed to prevent HIV infection for 1 in every 4 cases.
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Beat HIV As the Leading Cause of Death in Africa
HIV/AIDS related deaths are no longer th eleading cause of death in Africa. HIV/AIDS is now the second cause of deaths after lower respiratory tract infections.
Continue readingMore Transgender Women Getting HIV From Injecting Drugs Than Sex
A new research has found that more transgender women in the US are acquiring HIV from sharing drug injecting tools more than from having sexual intercourse.
Continue readingHIV is Still Taboo in The DRC Leading to Increased Rates Annually
HIV/AIDS is still taboo topic in the In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rampant HIV stigma has seen the number of HIV/AIDS deaths continue to rise.
Continue readingThe Differences Between Infections from Viruses and from Bacteria
Throughout history, viral and bacterial infections have both been responsible for killing millions of people every year. While viruses and bacteria alike can cause a number of different infections that can be mild or severe, viruses are certainly not the same as bacteria. With that said, it is important to know the difference between bacterial… Continue reading
LGBT Health Organizations Ask New British Columbia Premier to Fund PrEP
LGBT health organisations have called upon president Hogan to act on his promise to fight HIV and make access to PrEP among gay men more easier and affordable.
Continue readingDelaware Division of Public Health to Expand Its STD Lab to Curb Raising Rates
The state of Delaware has increased its efforts to screen newborn babies and teenagers for STIs in a bid to curb infections that becoming hard to treat.
Continue readingManaging Erectile Dysfunction with Herbal Remedies
Suffering from erectile dysfunction? Here are 7 natural herbal remedies that will help you manage the condition and experience minimal side effects.
Continue readingMore Girls Than Boys Found to Get HIV From Mother-to-Child Transmission
More girls in Kenya are born with the HIV virus compared to boys. On the other hand, more HIV+ boys than girls die before they are born.
Continue readingRate of STDs Rising Across the United States
A look at various states, counties and cities across the US show that the number of new STD rates in the US has been increasing at a concerning rate since 2013.
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