This week, October 25 - 29, is PrEP Awareness Week, so we wanted to give you the latest information about this highly effective (up to 99 percent when taken as prescribed!) method of preventing HIV ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a germ that causes a lifelong infection that slowly weakens the immune system. Though the infection is lifelong, medicines can keep the virus in check and help ...

Dr. Ankrehah Trimble Johnson, known as Dr. Kre, is a board-certified family medicine physician who is dedicated to answering questions about common medical conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Earlier this week, Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby made headlines when he denounced gay people and people living with HIV/AIDS at a show in Florida. As comments continue to come from fellow ...

Despite significant progress in treatment and awareness, misconceptions about how HIV spread continue to create fear, stigma, and hesitation among people. Understanding the real modes of transmission ...

FORT LEE, Va. - HIV is a chronic viral infection that attacks an individual’s immune system. HIV can be transmitted when certain of one’s bodily fluids (e.g. semen, blood, breast milk) are injected ...

Even though it has been decades since HIV / AIDS entered the public domain, certain myths and misconceptions continue to endure, a ministry leader contends. “Some are shunned by their families, by ...

Here's a look at AIDS and HIV globally, with a special focus on Africa. Facts: AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and is also called acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Other WRAL ...

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people to come together worldwide (this year virtually) in order to fight against HIV and AIDS. It takes place every year on December 1, and was first observed in ...

Despite decades of awareness, HIV misinformation is still rampant, from WhatsApp forwards that confuse HIV with AIDS to everyday myths about transmission. This confusion fuels stigma and prevents ...