New HIV treatment could allow patients to go drug-free for two years A quarter of people who took the new antibody mix were able to go two years without taking a daily antiviral pill The Independent UK · May 28
Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claim A new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates that aging in monocytes, a type of white blood cell, is linked to emotional and cognitive depression symptoms, not physical ones. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and more… The Economic Times · May 27
Gilead Sciences Highlights Trodelvy Lung Data, Long-Acting HIV Pipeline at RBC Conference Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) Chief Medical Officer Dietmar Berger outlined several upcoming clinical and regulatory priorities across oncology, inflammation and HIV during a discussion with RBC Capital Markets senior biotech analyst Brian Abrahams. Berger said Gilead is focused on advancing Trodel MarketBeat · May 24
Surgeon General Issues New Advisory Warning of Screen Time Risks for Children and Teens Amid growing concerns over screen time addiction in the United States and worldwide, the Office of the Surgeon General issued a warning about its potential health risks, particularly for young people. Medical Daily · May 24
US voters support HIV/Aids relief – will Trump’s cuts backfire in the midterms? Global Pepfar program has long had Republican leadership and bipartisan support, but initiative is at risk The Guardian - US · May 24
Singapore recommends adults to test for HIV once in lifetime Singapore now advises all adults aged 21 and above to get tested for HIV once in their lifetime. This comes after a rise in infections last year. In 2025, 166 new cases were reported. The Communicable Diseases Agency urges those at risk for regular testing. Knowing one's status allows for… The Economic Times · May 23
The final stretch in ending Aids Thailand is close to ending Aids as a public health threat. Bangkok Post · May 21
Former HIV Scotland boss ordered to repay embezzled £5000 to similar charity A FORMER chief executive who embezzled £5000 from an HIV charity has been ordered to repay the money to a similar organisation ... The National (Scotland) · May 20
Gilead Sciences Leans on HIV Growth as Deals Build Oncology, Inflammation Pipeline Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs Johanna Mercier said the company is leaning on its HIV business while continuing to build out oncology and inflammation through recent acquisitions and pipeline development. Speaking at the Bank of America Healthca MarketBeat · May 17
Quote of the Day by Princess Diana: “If men had to have babies, they would only ever have one each” – Inspiring quote on motherhood, women’s strength and the unseen courage required at every stage of pregnancy by the People's Princess known for her HIV awareness efforts and humanitarian work Quote of the Day by Princess Diana: Princess Diana’s powerful quote reflects on the realities of motherhood and the strength of women. It humorously suggests that if men experienced childbirth, they might not be willing to go through it more than once, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges women endure.… The Economic Times · May 15
A man’s been convicted for spreading genital herpes. Here’s why that might backfire In an Australian first, a Canberra man has been convicted for giving genital herpes to a sexual partner. The Conversation · May 14
We cannot waste this once-in-a-generation HIV breakthrough – it must reach the young women who need it most COMMENT: The lenacapavir jab removes the burden of daily pills, Philippe Duneton and Anne Aslett write. If we seize this moment, the next generation could grow up with real control over HIV risk The Independent UK · May 13
Health alert issued urging thousands of patients of retired Sydney dentist to get tested for HIV and hepatitis Health official says thousands of people may be affected due to ‘poor infection control practices’ at Strathfield clinic The Guardian - AU · May 13
Thousands face tests over dentist HIV, hepatitis risks A retired dentist who treated thousands of patients over decades may have exposed them to serious bloodborne viruses such as HIV through poor infection control. AAP · May 13
The Independent UK · May 12 Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs
International Business Times UK · May 11 Are Claims About Atlanta's 1M+ HIV Rate True? CDC-Backed Numbers Reveal the Reality A viral TikTok video claims Atlanta has over 1 million HIV cases. CDC data shows high rates, but not as extreme. Experts urge better prevention and education.
The Independent UK · May 6 On The Ground | Inside the ‘miracle’ drug rollout that could end Aids A groundbreaking new drug to prevent HIV infection – the closest the world has to a vaccine – is being rolled out in some of the worst-hit countries in the world. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports from Eswatini, southern Africa, where there is hope that the pandemic could be…
The Mary Sue · May 4 ‘Tampa’ woman begged her husband’s family to check his cheating for 15 years. Then he gave her HIV and she gave it to all of them A TikTok revenge tale about a woman deliberately infecting her husband’s entire family with HIV has exploded online, sparking heated debates about justice, morality, and the dangers of social media storytelling. The dramatic narration by UK-based creator @missatiiga has racked up millions of views, with audiences sharply divided. Some call…
We Got This Covered · May 1 Tampa woman finds out her husband gave her HIV after 15 years. Then she slept with his father and brother and let the results speak for themselves Some family members believed she had somehow also “laced” their food with the virus.
The Conversation · May 1 Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
The Conversation · Apr 30 The Bangui operation: A story of blood, science and biomedical exploitation In the early 1990s, a secret HIV vaccine research project was carried out in the Central African Republic. The project didn’t yield results and was hidden for many years.
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 Zambia Must Decide Today: Open Minerals To American Firms Or Lose HIV Support For 1.3 Million Zambia faces a diplomatic crisis as it must decide between granting the US access to mineral reserves or losing vital HIV treatment funding, impacting millions of lives.
The Guardian - US · Apr 26 US is taking a ‘real risk’ with hasty shift in efforts to fight HIV, experts say Experts fear losing ground to virus even as the end of the HIV epidemic is in sight, and say decline in infant testing is ‘particularly concerning’
The Times of India · Apr 24 UK man jailed for life after deliberately infecting seven victims with HIV over years A man in the UK has been given a life sentence after he was found guilty of infecting several young men and teenage boys with HIV, in what the court described as a deliberate and harmful pattern of abuse.
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Former boss of HIV Scotland admits embezzling £5,000 from charity Nathan Sparling, 35, spent the money on Ubers and Amazon deliveries for items including tech.