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The AIDS virus continues to spread throughout the nation with little impeding its progress. Aside from regular HIV testing and safe sexual practices, there are few things that a person can do to prevent infection.... Full Story

HIV and AIDS are taking a particularly painful toll on the Latino community, as rates among this group are much higher than the general population. In order to address this problem, the New York Department of Health recently announced that it is observing Latino HIV Testing Month this July.... Full Story

In order to improve the sexual health of women, the Institute of Medicine is recommending that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services increase the availability of many health services, including HIV testing.... Full Story

A cure for the virus that causes HIV seems to be nearly within grasp of scientists investigating the infection, but stronger efforts on the part of world governments are needed to finally develop a treatment that could put an end to positive HIV tests, said a group of scientists.... Full Story

If HIV testing were made a routine part of emergency medicine, it could help in identifying millions of people who are unaware they are infected with the virus. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.... Full Story