Investigating the impact of starting HIV drugs within days of infection
Despite effective HIV medication, the immune system of people with HIV remains disrupted in the long term. Researchers…
Northwestern team develops antibody to expose hidden pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat and often resists the most advanced immunotherapies. Northwestern Medicine scientists have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality
Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden…
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…