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HIV Tests at the Dentist Could Reduce Disease Spread
By Rachael Rettner published
A new way of offering an HIV test at the dentist, through an opt-out approach, may increase its acceptance among patients.
14 Adults 'Cured' of HIV: Here's How
By Rachael Rettner published
Some adults who receive early HIV treatment are "cured" of the disease.
HIV Pill Seems to Succeed as a Preventative
By Live Science Staff published
Gay men may greatly lower their chances of being infected with HIV by taking a daily dose of a drug combination commonly used as a treatment for the virus, an international study has found.
The Best HIV Prevention Strategies Differ by At-Risk Group
By Amanda Chan published
From social marketing to the Internet, HIV prevention experts spread messages of safe sex and clean syringe use.
30 Years Later: AIDS by the Numbers
By Live Science Staff published
Today marks 30 years since the first cases of AIDS were reported in 1981.
Contraception Increases Risk of HIV Infection in Women
By Live Science Staff published
Taking hormonal contraception appears to make it easier for HIV to spread between heterosexual couples.
Proposed HIV Treatment Could Hitchhike with Virus
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers propose a new therapy for HIV that transmits along with the virus.
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