Man claims he was fired from restaurant because he has HIV
A man is suing a Kansas restaurant, claiming he was fired because he has HIV -- which would be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Scientists discover first new HIV strain in nearly 2 decades
For the first time in 19 years, a team of scientists has detected a new strain of HIV.
200,000 uninsured people may soon have access to HIV prevention medication
Hundreds of thousands of uninsured people may soon have access to medication meant to curb the HIV epidemic.
Decline in HIV infections stalls as admin aims to end epidemic
As the Trump administration's goal to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030 rolls out, a new report reveals that a decline in HIV infections has plateaued.
Federal judge blocks discharge of two HIV-positive airmen
A federal judge directed the Department of Defense to stop the pending discharge of two airmen suing the Pentagon for allegedly targeting them for being HIV-positive, LGBTQ legal group Lambda Legal said in a statement Friday.
Trump's plan to end America's HIV epidemic by 2030, explained
In Tuesday night's State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called for the elimination of HIV transmissions in the United States by 2030, raising hope and questions about putting an end to the epidemic.
Charlie Sheen marks one year of sobriety
Charlie Sheen is celebrating one year of sobriety.
'Vampire facial' may have exposed NM spa clients to HIV
Health officials are recommending that clients who have received a "vampire facial" or any other type of injection-related service at an Albuquerque spa get tested for HIV and other blood-borne infections, as unsafe practices recently were identified at the facility.
'Nobody needs to die of AIDS anymore,' Elton John says
Among scourges like malaria, diabetes and cancer, AIDS is the only major epidemic that could be ended "in our lifetime," if only old-fashioned attitudes and society could be changed, Elton John said Tuesday.
Scientists cautiously optimistic about HIV vaccine candidate
There may be a glimmer of hope in the fight to protect people from HIV-1, the most widespread type of the virus and the one that causes the most disease globally.
Indonesia's crackdown on LGBT people fuels HIV crisis, report says
A crackdown against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Indonesia is leading to a rise in HIV infections and causing a public health crisis, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.
Princess Diana: Small ways she'll be present royal wedding
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot in Windsor's St. George's Chapel, there's one person whose absence will be keenly felt: Diana, Princess of Wales.
Apple unveils red iPhone 8
The iPhone is once again seeing red.
Former patients of Denver hospital may be at risk of HIV, hepatitis
A sterilization breach at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver may have put patients at risk for infection of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, according to a release from the Colorado state health department.
Grindr to stop sharing HIV status of users with outside companies
The gay dating app Grindr says it will stop sharing the HIV status of its users with other companies.
Lawsuit: CVS revealed HIV status of 6,000 customers
CVS Health is being sued for allegedly revealing the HIV status of 6,000 patients in Ohio.
Dr. Robert Redfield appointed CDC director
Dr. Robert Redfield has been selected as the next director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday.
HIV rates rise in at least two US hot spots
Milwaukee is seeing an unexpected spike in cases of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to health officials.
Fewer young adults getting HIV tests, here's why
Young people seem to be less likely to get tested for HIV than older adults, and a new study now reveals the reasons why.
CDC identified 2 small Montana counties at risk for HIV
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of the nation's most at-risk for HIV has two Montana counties listed and Montana health officials perplexed.
HIV-positive former school aide pleads guilty to sex abuse charges
An HIV-positive former Maryland school aide and track coach pleaded guilty Friday to sexually abusing students and filming child pornography, prosecutors said.
Emotional Sia music video spotlights HIV awareness
Zoë Saldana plays an important and powerful role in a new music video for Sia.
On the front lines of Russia's 'staggering' HIV epidemic
According to the United Nations' UNAIDS program, Russia had the third-highest number of new HIV infections globally in 2015, behind South Africa and Nigeria.
Celebrities who have battled HIV/AIDS
With Dec. 1 marking World AIDS Day, click on to see which celebrities have battled HIV/AIDS over the years.
