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.
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Scotland First in UK to Approve PrEP
Scotland has become the first place in the UK to make pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available on the NHS. This is hoped to greatly reduce HIV infection rates
Continue readingHow PEP Works, When You May Need To Take It and Where to Get it
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), the HIV morning after pill is effective in preventing HIV if you have been exposed to an infected person. Here’s how it works.
Continue readingAre we Close to a HIV Cure?
A cure for HIV has been an elusive one but current advancements in treating and preventing HIV show promise of finding a cure soon.
Continue readingDating Apps Blamed for Rise in STDs in the US
Popular dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr blamed for increased STD rates in the US mainly because they encourage casual sex.
Continue readingAmerica May Be Heading Into an STD Epidemic
According to a recent study, the US could be heading into an STD epidemic as cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia continue to increase by the year.
Continue readingNew Technology makes it Possible to Get Your STD Results in Minutes
A clinic in London has introduced a new convenient and private method of STD testing. The self-test allows a person to do the test themselves at the clinic.
Continue readingMore Efforts Needed to Reduce HIV Transmission in Malaysia
Even though HIV rates among drug users in Malaysia have reduced, HIV transmission in the general public has gone up calling for more attention.
Continue readingHIV Testing Among MSM Surging
More gay men in the US are going for HIV testing which has increased early detection and treatment. This has also seen cases of transmission go down.
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