This week, October 25 - 29, is PrEP Awareness Week, so we wanted to give you the latest information about this highly effective (up to 99 percent when taken as prescribed!) method of preventing HIV ...

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 ...

A good night’s sleep is imperative to overall health–especially for those who are living with HIV. However, studies show that ...

The tools to stop the spread of HIV are readily available, but experts said they're not getting to the right people.

Here's a look at AIDS and HIV globally, with a special focus on Africa. Facts: AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and is also called acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Other WRAL ...

Actor Charlie Sheen, 50, said in an interview Tuesday on NBC's "Today," that he has tested positive for HIV.Here are some facts about HIV, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:-About ...

Despite significant progress in treatment and awareness, misconceptions about how HIV spread continue to create fear, stigma, and hesitation among people. Understanding the real modes of transmission ...

John Weiser, a doctor and researcher, spoke with KFF Health News on the evening before World AIDS Day, which the U.S.

More than 36 million people worldwide are living with the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. In the United States alone, more than 1.3 million Americans carry the virus — according to the ...

Earlier this week, Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby made headlines when he denounced gay people and people living with HIV/AIDS at a show in Florida. As comments continue to come from fellow ...

New data from the NYC Health Department shows new HIV diagnoses rising for a fourth year, with sharp disparities and looming federal funding cuts threatening progress.

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV/AIDS is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, sharing needles with an infected ...