Dating is an exciting period of exploration and connection, yet it’s crucial to be mindful of potential health risks, such as the transmission of HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS. Despite the ...

Health experts say the warning signs are already visible and unless we act now, these everyday habits could quietly push ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD HIV and AIDS are related, but they are not the same thing. HIV (human immunodeficiency ...

HIV doesn’t make you sick immediately. It slowly weakens the immune system. Knowing how it works helps reduce fear, ...

Among adults, HIV is transmitted mainly by unprotected sex but also by unsterile hypodermic needles and transfusions of contaminated blood. Mother-child transmission can occur during pregnancy, birth, ...

Spain observes World AIDS Day, highlighting ongoing HIV misconceptions, treatment realities, and the importance of testing ...

Given how mosquitoes bite multiple people in a short amount of time, it's understandable to wonder if these insects could spread HIV. The thought of contracting HIV from a mosquito bite can be ...

You may have heard about Biktarvy, a medicine approved by the FDA in 2018 to treat people with HIV who have not been treated yet. It may also be used to replace another medicine for treating HIV in ...

For breastfeeding women who have HIV, consistently taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for their own health and ...