Gut bacteria may contribute to HIV infection susceptibility: Study
Do you know that gut bacteria, including one required for a healthy gut microbiome, differ between people who develop HIV infection and those who do not? Read this story to find out more.
Oct 04, 2022, 14:06 PM IST
First man to be cured of HIV infection now gets terminal cancer
Timothy Ray Brown, dubbed 'the Berlin patient' because of where he lived at the time, had a transplant from a donor with a rare, natural resistance to the AIDS virus. For years, that was thought to have cured his leukemia and his HIV infection, and he still shows no signs of HIV.
Sep 26, 2020, 08:05 AM IST
Novel implant to protect women from HIV infection'
Scientists have developed a vaginal implant that can protect women from HIV infection by decreasing the number of cells that the virus can target in their genital tract.
Apr 16, 2018, 15:50 PM IST
Common birth control drug may up risk of HIV
MPA behaves like the stress hormone cortisol in the cells of the genital tract that can come in contact with HIV.
Scientists decode how HIV spreads through the body
When infected with the HIV virus, humans cannot produce the required antibodies to kill it, which is why a cure has been a challenge to develop.
Nov 13, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
HIV prevention: Vaginal ring containing antiretroviral dapivirine found safe, acceptable in US teens
A vaginal ring that contains an experimental antiretroviral (ARV) drug, previously found to provide protection against HIV infection in women, has been found safe and acceptable in teenage girls, researchers claim.
Jul 25, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
Scales tip in fight against AIDS, 1 million lives lost in 2016, down 50% from 2006: UN report
The UN report released on Thursday said that the scales have tipped in the fight against AIDS, with more than half of people infected with HIV now getting treatment and AIDS-related deaths almost halving since 2005.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
This new vaccine strategy may prevent HIV infection in monkeys!
A team of researchers have come up with a new revolutionary vaccine strategy that can prevent HIV infection and the development of AIDS in monkeys.
May 18, 2017, 22:57 PM IST
Cure for HIV/AIDS coming soon? Gene editing eliminates HIV infection in mice
The study by researchers at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh boosts the confidence of scientists to eliminate the AIDS virus infection in humans.
May 02, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
AIDS may eventually vanish from India as Centre proposes to develop national strategic plan
The Health Ministry launched a 'test and treat policy for HIV' under which as soon as a person tests positive for the disease, he will be provided with antiretroviral therapy (ART) irrespective of his CD count or clinical stage.
Apr 28, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Ensure adequate treatment to HIV+ man, Delhi HC tells Centre
The 26-year-old father of two kids, who has challenged the termination of his service at a private city hospital, was thrown out of his job for over a year now.
Apr 27, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Persistent dandruff - Could it be a sign of these health conditions? Steps to prevent it
The exact cause of dandruff is still unclear. However, a condition called seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea, is believed to be a common cause of it.
Apr 24, 2017, 17:27 PM IST
HIV/AIDS Bill passed in Parliament: All you need to know
The HIV/AIDS Bill ensures equal rights to the people affected by HIV and AIDS in getting treatment, admissions in educational institutions and jobs.
Apr 12, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
Blocking 'Type-I interferon' protein may help combat HIV
A new study has found that blocking a protein may help combat HIV.
Dec 24, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
HIV and tuberculosis: Their connection, why they need to be tackled together
HIV targets the immune system and weakens an individual's defence systems against infections, including tuberculosis (TB), and some types of cancer.
Dec 06, 2016, 13:42 PM IST
Five facts you need to kow about HIV/AIDS
HIV infection is often diagnosed through rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), which detect the presence or absence of HIV antibodies.
Dec 01, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
World AIDS Day: Five things you can do for people living with HIV
World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support to and solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV.
Dec 01, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
World AIDS Day: Here's how to prevent HIV infection!
Prevention is certainly better than cure. On World AIDS day, here’s taking a look at way to prevent HIV infection
Dec 01, 2016, 03:18 AM IST
Social stigma causing depression, suicide in people with HIV
According to the survey people diagnosed with HIV or AIDS are three times more likely to commit suicide than general population.
Nov 30, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
Assam records 928 new HIV cases, says ASACS
Assam is categorised as a low HIV prevalence state with an estimated adult prevalence of 0.06 per cent, lower than the national prevalence of 0.26 per cent.
Nov 30, 2016, 18:55 PM IST
