Black Women Are Getting HIV at Alarming Rates
Racial, geographical and socioeconomic factors put women of color at greater risk for HIV
Stories of African-American Women Aging With HIV: 'My Life Wasn't What I Hoped It to Be'
African-American women aging with HIV often have histories of abuse and trauma, in addition to other medical conditions. A few share their stories.
How Safe Is Condomless Sex When Partner With HIV Takes Meds?
HIV transmission is highly unlikely among straight couples who have sex without condoms when one partner carries the virus but takes medication, new research suggests.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit All-Time High
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases reached a record high in the United States in 2015, federal officials reported Wednesday.
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's immune system. The immune system is our body's natural defense and allows us to fight off viruses, bacteria and other disease-causing infections. READ MORE