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HIV/AIDS: The Tale and the Fight of Two Women in Public Health
HIV/AIDS is taking an increasing toll on women. In 2005, women represented 27 percent of new AIDS diagnoses in the United States, up from 11 percent in 1990. For two women in the HHS, the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls has a special significance.
AIDS among minorities
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day
The Long-Lasting Effect of a College "Hook up"
Beyond the books and the rigors of academia, college is often seen as a time of independence, cutting the apron strings and finding yourself.
Scoring a Goal in HIV Prevention for Latinos
In the rural county of Chatham, N.C., soccer is one of the few sources of entertainment for Latino men; for the last three years it turned into a channel to distribute information about HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Plant used as HIV Deterrent 
A study published in the November 15 issue of the Journal of Immunology finds that the use of a chemical derived from Astragalus root, used in Chinese herbal tea, may prevent the body’s immune cells from losing their fighting capabilities, even if a person has HIV.
What Went Wrong
A study in the Nov. 3 online issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine details what happened in the second phase of the clinical trial for the HIV-1 vaccine in September 2007. The drug seemed to hold promise, but was found to increase the risk of contracting the virus.
Antibody may Hold Promise
Researchers from the National Cancer Institute believe they may have found the next link to offer new treatments for combating HIV in a small portion of an antibody that has been shown to prevent the virus from entering cells.
The Body's HIV drug
Researchers at the University of Southern California are looking at the possibilities of preventing an HIV protein from bonding to an enzyme in human cells that fights off illnesses and has the potential to destroy the virus.
Mutated drug hinders HIV replication
A study found that the herpes virus caused the commonly used herpes drug acyclovir, which is used to treat oral and vaginal outbreaks, to mutate. After the drug mutated, scientists noticed the drug prevented the AIDS virus, HIV, from replicating.
Downside to Antiretrovirals Side effects [PDF | 85KB]
In a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that a popular antiretroviral used by people infected with HIV may also lead to more bone fractures.
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Take the Test, Take Control: World AIDS Day 2007
In the 26th year of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, African Americans and Latinos are increasingly at risk for HIV infection.
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