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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, in green), infecting a cell. Image taken with an electron scanning microscope.

Malaysia Airlines Disaster Could Be Setback for AIDS Research

By Rachael Rettner, Bahar Gholipour published 21 July 14

HIV Diagnoses Drop in US Overall, But Increase in Young Gay Men

By Rachael Rettner published 20 July 14

The number of people diagnosed with HIV each year in the United States has declined overall in the last decade, but there have been increases in among young gay men, a new study finds.

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HIV Returns in 'Cured' Mississippi Baby

By Bahar Gholipour published 10 July 14

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Soy Sauce Yields Potential HIV Drug

By Marc Lallanilla published 7 May 14

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Rare Case of Female-to-Female HIV Transmission Reported

By Rachael Rettner published 13 March 14

A 46 year-old woman in Texas likely acquired HIV from her female partner in what health officials say is a rare case of female-to-female transmission of the virus.

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Rare Double Infection: Lupus Patient Makes Antibodies to Fight HIV

By Bahar Gholipour published 11 March 14

One woman's uncommon ability to fight her HIV infection may provide new insights for developing a vaccine that triggers a special immune response against the viral disease, researchers said.

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a contraceptive ring protects against hiv and herpes

Experimental Device Could Prevent HIV & Pregnancy in Women

By Tia Ghose published 6 March 14

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Cold-Weather Benefit: Shivering May Count As Exercise

By Tia Ghose published 4 February 14

Shivering triggers a similar response in skeletal muscle as exercise does, so drugs that trigger the response could one day be used as weight-loss aids.

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