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Report cites progress fighting HIV among needle drug users
Date: 2012-03-01 00:00:00

Public health officials have long cited positive HIV test results in needle drug users as a major problem. The infection typically spreads quickly among these individuals, who then spread it to the non-drug using population during sex. However, new evidence suggests that progress is being made fighting the problem.... Full Story

Health officials blame Alaska HIV outbreak on online dating
Date: 2012-03-05 00:00:00

The internet puts just about anything a person could want right at their fingertips. Increasingly, this means sex. A new report suggests that internet-arranged hook ups might be to blame for an uptick in the number of positive STD tests in Alaska.... Full Story

Few HIV patients receive consistent treatment
Date: 2012-03-06 00:00:00

Following a positive HIV test, it is crucial for individuals to get into treatment quickly and remain on medications consistently. This may prevent the disease from progressing to an untreatable stage. However, new evidence suggests that many individuals with the condition may not consistently receive the treatment they need.... Full Story

HIV rate high among African American women in six cities
Date: 2012-03-12 00:00:00

African American women living in one of six areas around the U.S. may want to consider STD testing to ensure that do not have HIV. New research indicates that rates of the condition are significantly higher among this population in certain "hot spots."... Full Story