HIV Archives - The Westside Story

In a new study, HIV drugs reduced risk of transmission to zero

May 3, 2019

A new study on HIV drug treatments suggests that the risk of passing on the disease is eliminated entirely, according to CNN, signaling new success in bringing an end to the world’s HIV/AIDs epidemic. The st...

Trump’s critics should back his HIV plan, but hold him to it on all fronts

West Side Story

Feb 6, 2019

Health, Opinion, Policy, Science

For the most part, President Trump’s second State of the Union speech met the expectations of his critics, with plenty of boasting, showboating, and many statements that only make sense given the worldview of T...

Australia’s successful, large-scale HIV prevention offers a model for other nations

West Side Story

Oct 17, 2018

Health, Policy, Science

A landmark HIV medication trial in Australia could be paving a path for other high-income nations to reduce new HIV infections, according to researchers. The trial reduced new HIV infections 25 percent over a y...

Long acting HIV drugs could replace daily pill regimen

West Side Story

Aug 27, 2018

Health, Innovation, Science

Long-acting HIV injections may relieve patients of the need for a lifelong regimen of daily pills, according to a press release from ViiV Healthcare, described in a Science report. Daily pills are necessary ...

Genetically modified rice strain could serve as HIV treatment

West Side Story

Aug 1, 2018

Health, Innovation, Science

A strain of genetically modified rice, described in research published this week, may be able to help patients manage HIV, according to Newsweek. The disease affects nearly 37 million people worldwide, accor...

First human trials for HIV vaccine to start next year

West Side Story

Jun 13, 2018

Health, Innovation, Science

Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) are getting ready to begin the first ever human trial for an HIV vaccine - one that has already shown promise in mice, guinea pig...

Trials show promise for experimental HIV vaccine

West Side Story

Nov 15, 2016

Health, Innovation, Science

A new study has shown promise for an experimental HIV vaccine, when combined with compounds that stimulate the immune system. The study successfully used such a combination to suppress the equivalent of HIV in ...

Scientists say Blocking HIV Sugar Supply Kills its Growth

Jamie Hacking

Jun 1, 2015

Health

The battle against HIV is getting keener and it seems that mankind has for the first time got an upper hand. A groundbreaking study reveals that cutting off the supply of sugar can halt the reproduction of HIV....

Online Breast Milk Sale has hidden Pitfalls due to no safety standards

Jamie Hacking

Apr 14, 2015

Health

There is a growing demand for mother’s milk online and since no safety standards are in place, the safety of infants is endangered. A recent study revealed that one out of every 10 samples which were bought onl...

Austin faces HIV epidemic intravenous drug usage culprit

Austin faces HIV AIDS epidemic – intravenous drug usage culprit

Cody Gash

Mar 27, 2015

Health

Austin, Indiana - In recent developments, a widespread panic seems to have gripped Austin, Indiana as the number of HIV infected patients witness a sudden surge. From 26 cases recorded in the beginning of March...

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