HIV infection

Sexually transmitted diseases: One child or youth under 20 ‘infected with HIV every 100 seconds’

According to the data, nearly 3,20,000 children and adolescents were newly infected with HIV and 1,10,000 children died of AIDS last year.
People above 45 at higher risk of contracting STIs

STIs can have serious consequences beyond the impact on sexual and reproductive health. Read on to know the symptoms of STIs and how to prevent getting the infections.
HIV increases risk of COPD in women: Know how to deal with it

A new study says that HIV can make women more prone to CPOD. Read on to know how you can save yourself from this debilitating condition.
HIV patients lose smallpox immunity despite vaccine

HIV patients lose immunity to smallpox even though they were vaccinated against the disease as children and have had much of their immune system restored with anti-retroviral therapy, says a new study.
HIV affects young brains even after early treatment

A new study has given a clear understanding about how even with early treatment, HIV still manages to attack young brains.
More than half of European women with HIV diagnosed late: WHO

A new study finds that more than half of European women, particularly those in their 40s, are diagnosed at a late stage of HIV infection when their immune system is already starting to fail.
Compassion from carers make HIV patients seek life-saving treatments

According to a study published in the journal Joanna Briggs Institute Database of Systematic Reviews, patients need help in understanding their illness and care needs through an understandable or easy language to translate complex information.
6 infections that come with HIV/AIDS

HIV infection makes you susceptible to various other infections. Read on to know about them.
World AIDS Vaccine Day 2019: Warning signs of an HIV infection that you shouldn’t ignore
This pill may help curb 2.7 lakh HIV cases in India: Study

In a study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, the once-a-day pill, called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition by over 85 per cent when taken consistently.
Have we found a cure for HIV at last?

HIV may soon be a curable disease. At least the recent case of The London Patient would have us hope so. While medical advancement is sure to come up with a ray of hope for HIV patients, we tell you how to take care of yourself at home if you are infected by this deadly virus.
HIV diagnosis: Tests for HIV infection

Doctors at National Aids Research Institute are close to developing a test that will help them to diagnose HIV infection without examining blood. Read on to know about tests you need to undergo for HIV virus diagnosis.
Diet tips to improve immunity for HIV patients

HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a deadly disease. Along with the proper medication following an appropriate diet is key.
Researchers find new clues to control HIV

An international team of researchers is harnessing the immune system to reveal new clues that may help in efforts to produce an HIV vaccine.
World Aids Day 2018: Facts about HIV you need to know

Dr Rita Bakshi, Senior Gynaecologist and IVF Expert, International Fertility Centre, briefs you about 'Know Your Status', which is also the theme of the Aida Day this year.
World Aids Day 2018: Know why exercise plays a vital role in people living with HIV

Do you know that doing a regular physical activity can strengthen the immune system of the people suffering from HIV? So, just get going, if you haven't been doing yet.
Free HIV testing offered by Cobb & Douglas public health at two World AIDS Day events

World AIDS Day is the perfect time to honour those affected by HIV AIDS and come together to dismantle the misconceptions that surround HIV
Cellular proliferation keeps the HIV-infected cells alive, finds study

The scientists found out that reducing cellular proliferation could help deplete the number of infected cells and potentially lead to a functional cure for HIV.
This affordable cellphone-based tool can detect HIV

Researchers have come up with a portable and low-cost mobile diagnostic tool, utilising a cellphone and nanotechnology, which can help detect HIV viruses and examine their management in resource-limited regions. Know more about this.
World AIDS Day 2017: How to reduce HIV transmission during oral sex

Follow these tips if you really enjoy having oral sex, especially if you are HIV positive.