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Although scientists have developed many different theories about the origin of HIV, none of them have been proven. HIV is a human virus that is closely related to a virus that infects primates such as monkeys and chimpanzees.

This article is to educate readers about HIV and the innovations made in the ease and timeliness of testing procedures. It is now possible to get accurate and fast results because of these innovations.

An overview of a common complaint among HIV or AIDS patients; the loss or distortion of taste.

The CDC released a report at the end of last week describing research that indicates the numbers of new HIV/AIDS cases among blacks living in Florida declined during 1999-2004. However, AIDS remains a leading cause of death for blacks.

An overview of the health complications commonly experienced by HIV and AIDS patients

Recent studies show that HIV/AIDS is decreasing in some countries, while increasing severely. Europe has been heavily affected by new cases of HIV over the past year. What do doctors suggest we do individually to slow the epidemic?

Joshua Montgomery said finding out he was HIV positive was the reality-check he needed to get over his addiction to alcohol and drugs. He now works for the Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Center, where he leads a youth group and teaches HIV prevention workshops

AIDS education is vital in the stop against the disease. Teen need to be informed before its too late.

A look at some positives and negatives that may encourage safe sex prqactices and prvent the spread of HIV/AIDS

This essay was written for an interdisciplinary biology course. It highlights the questions that remain regarding exactly how HIV causes AIDs.

Control symptoms of HIV and AIDS with nutrients and herbs.

Congress should be applauded for allocating funds to fight the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. However, along with the funding, Congress needs to address some spending policies that are having a negative impact on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Perhaps fore

December 1st isWorld Aids Day, dedicated to the awareness of HIV and AIDS around the world. One NYC ex-porn star thinks she has at least one answer to the fight against HIV.

Miami Beach, FL painter and photographer Philip Ross Munro's work will be the featured White Party art at the 21st Annual HIV and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) fundraiser in November.

Want some history on AIDS/HIV? Which theories started it? Get your theory here!

The types of Kaposi's sarcoma include Classic Kaposi's sarcoma, African Kaposi's sarcoma, Immunosuppressive treatment-related Kaposi's sarcoma, Epidemic/ AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma and Non-epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma.

Doctors are surprised to see a cluster of AIDS patients with Kaposi's sarcoma--patients who have their AIDS under control. Although it is not certain why cases of Kaposi's sarcoma seem to be on the rise, experts are calling the findings unusual.

researchers found that of the women who actually became pregnant the risk became significantly lower from an HIV disease progression with the use of HAART.

The HIV infection has a multitude of effects on the human body. A common area which is affected by the virus is the oral cavity. This article discusses three disease of the oral cavity that is a result of an HIV infection.

AIDS is a social problem and all sections of the society should be actively involved in tackling it.

Peripheral neuropathy is a painful condition caused by damage to the nerves; it is seen frequently in those diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. In some cases medications may be the cause, but oftentimes the HIV itself is to blame.

Never in the history of the world have we witnessed a more horrendous devastation from a disease that we have only known for 26 years and have done so little to control.

Information on the need for hospice care for nurses and social workers. Includes interview and definitions.

The number of diagnosed cancer cases will more than double by the year 2030 according to the director of the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Bulgarian workers hope that the Libyan court system will find them not guilty of injecting over 400 children with the HIV/AIDS virus. Could Libya be looking for a scapegoat to blame for their own medical tragic errors?

AIDS was something that was taken seriously by my generation. We heard about it daily. Now years later AIDS and HIV are still out there, yet we don't hear about them as often as we should. People aren't as fearful.

Researchers report the first clinical test of a new gene therapy based on a disabled AIDS virus carrying genetic material that inhibits HIV replication.

This week, the FDA approved Atripla, a new HIV drug that could significantly decrease the inconvenience and confusion of people currently combining medications in HIV drug cocktails.

For women seeking protection from not only pregnancy but also sexually transmitted disease, research is aggressively underway in a new HIV vaginal gel known as PRO 2000.

The first study that tackles a genome-wide study for HIV treatments and vaccines was published recently in the journal Science Express.

The incidence of HIV infection in young people is rising. As an HIV-Positive guy, my HIV stops with me. But that doesn't stop men who are HIV-negative from seeking me out -- particularly online -- and asking me to intentionally infect them. Read and learn.

HIV Life Insurance may be available - learn about your options.

I used to work for an AIDS organization in LA, a city that has many services available for those with HIV/AIDS. If you need help or know somebody who does, check out these organizations - they can help you.

There are a number of myths perpetuated about AIDS patients today. Younger people are not the only ones affected by this epidemic.

According to the CDC more than 1 million Americans are now estimated to be living with HIV, one quarter of which do not even know they are infected with the disease.

Circumcision may prevent millions of HIV deaths.

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that supplements of the mineral Selenium may be helpful in reducing the HIV viral load and improving the immune function in patients with HIV/AIDS

An important part of HIV care involves lab work to monitor the progression of the disease and the success of treatment. The HIV viral load test measures the amount of HIV in the blood and shows how actively the virus is reproducing in the body.

Identify local HIV testing sites that offer free, reduced-cost, fast, or anonymous testing. Find opportunities to help stop the spread of HIV and support people living with HIV/AIDS.

New evidence shows that the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child today is minimal and that breastfeeding greatly reduces risk of HIV infection for the infant.

This new gel, once applied to the vaginal area, will solidify into a thin protective layer that when in contact with semen will deliver anit-HIV chemicals.

AIDS has now surpassed the Black Death on its course to become the worst pandemic in human history. At the end of 2004, 20 million people had been killed by it, and twice that number are currently infected with HIV

An experimental HIV vaccine, meant to protect against the deadly disease which destroys the body's defenses, appears to have done the opposite. Trial subjects given the vaccine appear even more susceptible to contracting HIV/AIDS than those receiving a placebo.

The jury is out on diet aids. Still people, including myself continue to use them and hope, no pray, that they will work. Here are some of the more popular diet aids around.

A look at a couple of different sleep aids.

The statistics are daunting, staggering, frightening. There are an estimated 40 million people throughout the world who now are HIV/AIDS positive. That number may double within the next decade as the virus pushes deeper into China and the Indian subcontinent...

Everyone has heard of HIV/AIDS, but it remains a tabu topic for many. Use these ideas to honor World AIDS Day (12/1) and spread HIV/AIDS awareness.

In a November 22nd press release, the Aids Health Care Foundation announced that the National Aids Control Organization (NACO) of India was finally rolling out second line AIDS treatment.

How is it that our elderly citizens are now being thrown into the statistics of being a certain group of people living with HIV/AIDS?

Sleep aids can make you wake up tired, give you temporary amnesia and make you think and show behavior unlike yourself and help you fall asleep.