Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Flu and COVID-19 linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke
A new evidence review found patients infected with influenza or COVID-19 are significantly more likely to suffer a…
Some acute and chronic viral infections linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
In the weeks following a bout of influenza or COVID, the risk of heart attack or stroke may…
Tryptophan deficiency in breast milk may explain health challenges in children born to mothers with HIV
A new UCLA study reveals that breast milk from women living with HIV contains significantly lower levels of…
Unveiling the dual role of HIV integrase in viral replication
The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most…
COVID-19 mortality among people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil: a multilevel analysis | AIDS Research and Therapy
In this study, we demonstrated the association between HIV infection and COVID-19 death in the Brazilian population from…
Transactional sex, HIV, and STIs among men who have sex with men in Ghana: an MSM bio-behavioral study | Tropical Medicine and Health
This study provides insights into the factors driving engagement in transactional sex among MSM in Ghana. In addition…
Experts say RSV antibody shot is safe for babies with vaccinated moms
Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus after birth even if their moms had…
UNAIDS chief calls for continued global solidarity to end AIDS-Xinhua
People take part in an event marking World AIDS Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on Dec. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Martin…
Maldives achieves historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of diseases
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child…
Greed Is a Hell of a Drug
On Sept. 24, the California-based multinational corporation Gilead Sciences announced it would lower the price of lenacapavir — a…
Researchers discover how HIV hides in different parts of the body
Researchers at Western University and the University of Calgary have discovered how HIV hides in different parts of…