Research & News
Get the latest on HIV news, research and clinical trials with this collection of important resources.
HIV and the Swine Flu
With all this talk of a flu pandemic, it's important to understand what swine flu is and how it impacts people living wit HIV. Is swine flu and HIV and bad combination? Are HIV positive people more at risk for sine flu that HIV negative people?
With all this talk of a flu pandemic, it's important to understand what swine flu is and how it impacts people living wit HIV. Is swine flu and HIV and bad combination? Are HIV positive people more at risk for sine flu that HIV negative people?
Tom Daschle - Secretary of Health and Human Services
President-elect Obama recently named former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as his new Secretary of Health and Human Services. What will this mean for the HIV community. This feature takes a look at Tom Daschle and his record on HIV and AIDS.
President-elect Obama recently named former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as his new Secretary of Health and Human Services. What will this mean for the HIV community. This feature takes a look at Tom Daschle and his record on HIV and AIDS.
World AIDS Day 2008
What can you do to promote World AIDS Day 2008? There are several campaigns around the country and the world to help you get involved in World AIDS Day 2008. Here are just a few.
What can you do to promote World AIDS Day 2008? There are several campaigns around the country and the world to help you get involved in World AIDS Day 2008. Here are just a few.
Michigan's Medical Marijuana Law Has Passed
Michigan's Proposal 1 passed with flying colors on election day. Medical marijuana is now legal in the state. Now that Michigan's medical marijuana law has passed, how do I get my prescription? Actually the law is not what you think.
Michigan's Proposal 1 passed with flying colors on election day. Medical marijuana is now legal in the state. Now that Michigan's medical marijuana law has passed, how do I get my prescription? Actually the law is not what you think.
A Link Between HIV Meds and HIV
About.com's Diabetes Guide, Debra Manzella reports on a study that suggests HIV meds could cause diabetes.
About.com's Diabetes Guide, Debra Manzella reports on a study that suggests HIV meds could cause diabetes.
Where Does Obama and McCain Stand on Healthcare and HIV
The election is fast approaching and so many are not quite sure who will get their vote. One of the major issues facing both candidates are the issues of health care and HIV. Obama and HIV; McCain and HIV; where do they stand.
The election is fast approaching and so many are not quite sure who will get their vote. One of the major issues facing both candidates are the issues of health care and HIV. Obama and HIV; McCain and HIV; where do they stand.
Not Your Typical HIV Article - Vampire Cults and HIV
Vampire cults are for real. In fact young men and women are being recruited for these cults near college campuses and high schools all the time. HIV is real too; a blood borne illness that we obviously have all heard of. Do these two things cross paths. Is HIV and issue among vampire cults?
Vampire cults are for real. In fact young men and women are being recruited for these cults near college campuses and high schools all the time. HIV is real too; a blood borne illness that we obviously have all heard of. Do these two things cross paths. Is HIV and issue among vampire cults?
Into the Pool and Out of the Closet
Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis made news in 1995 when he announced to the world in his autobiography that he was HIV positive. His announcement raised concern because of his diving board injury in the 1988 Olympic Games that resulted in bleeding and possible exposure to his HIV.
Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis made news in 1995 when he announced to the world in his autobiography that he was HIV positive. His announcement raised concern because of his diving board injury in the 1988 Olympic Games that resulted in bleeding and possible exposure to his HIV.
What is PEPFAR
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is the US initiative to aide those countries hardest hit by the HIV epidemic. PEPFAR is a $15 billion package to aide those countries hit hard by HIV.
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is the US initiative to aide those countries hardest hit by the HIV epidemic. PEPFAR is a $15 billion package to aide those countries hit hard by HIV.
World AIDS Day 2007
Every December 1 the world comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Leadership." Let's see what's planned for World AIDS Day 2007.
Every December 1 the world comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Leadership." Let's see what's planned for World AIDS Day 2007.
HIV Vaccine Studies - Therapuetic Vaccines
HIV vaccine development continues but it seems at a snail's pace. The road to an effective HIV vaccine is a tough one but despite the barriers, HIV vaccine development continues.
HIV vaccine development continues but it seems at a snail's pace. The road to an effective HIV vaccine is a tough one but despite the barriers, HIV vaccine development continues.
HIV Vaccine Studies - Preventative Vaccines
Work continues on finding the elusive HIV vaccine. But much work still needs to be done before such an HIV vaccine is ready for use. This is an update of several of the HIV vaccine studies being conducted at this time.
Work continues on finding the elusive HIV vaccine. But much work still needs to be done before such an HIV vaccine is ready for use. This is an update of several of the HIV vaccine studies being conducted at this time.
HIV Stories of 2006
Here is a collection of the top HIV stories of 2006.
Here is a collection of the top HIV stories of 2006.
New HIV Drug Will Benefit Those with Resistant Virus
Maraviroc is a new drug used to treat HIV infection from the new class of drugs called CCR5 entry inhibitors.
Maraviroc is a new drug used to treat HIV infection from the new class of drugs called CCR5 entry inhibitors.
Is the AIDS Battle Impacting Other Diseases?
Is the fight against HIV and AIDS impacting other diseases? Some experts fear that is the case.
Is the fight against HIV and AIDS impacting other diseases? Some experts fear that is the case.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise in Treating HIV
In a small human trial of the epilepsy drug valproic acid, HIV researchers report promising results in the treatment of HIV.
In a small human trial of the epilepsy drug valproic acid, HIV researchers report promising results in the treatment of HIV.
What is the Status of an HIV Vaccine?
What is the status of HIV vaccine research? Work continues but how close are we?
What is the status of HIV vaccine research? Work continues but how close are we?
Ten Questions to Ask Before Entering a Clinical Trial
Know the answers to these questions before entering into any trial.
Know the answers to these questions before entering into any trial.
Participating in Research
Be well informed before volunteering for any clinical trial. This feature provides the information you need to know.
Be well informed before volunteering for any clinical trial. This feature provides the information you need to know.
Web MD Clinical Trials Service
Find the latest information on clinical trials for HIV as well as other diseases and conditions.
Find the latest information on clinical trials for HIV as well as other diseases and conditions.