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New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants

People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV

The Independent UK

Fewest New HIV Cases Since Late 1980s: UNAIDS Report

Fewer people contracted HIV last year than at any point since the rise of the disease in the late 1980s, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that this decline was still far too slow.

International Business Times

'Remarkable Global Progress': HIV Cases And Deaths Declining

The number of new HIV infections and deaths has fallen across the world, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.

International Business Times

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Why are politicians wearing red ribbons at FMQs?

A NUMBER of MSPs were spotted wearing red ribbons in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?

President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency – but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?

Al Jazeera

‘I’ve made every second count’: one man’s search for justice through the infected blood scandal

Mark Ward, a victim of the infected blood scandal that has killed so many, has fought all his life for truth and acknowledgement of what happened to him and so many of his peers. Now, at last, his voice is being heard

The Guardian - UK

Five ways that climate change threatens human health

As the UN’s climate summit, Cop29, gets underway in Azerbaijan this week, the effect of climate change on human health is high on the agenda. And rightly so, amid some alarming emerging statistics. By the end of this century, climate change could be the cause of more than 3 million…

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Can viruses cause cancer?

The far-reaching impact of certain viruses on the body can make cells grow out of control, causing cancer.

LiveScience

TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

The Conversation

NSW Health issues public alert over potential virus risk at Sydney cosmetic clinic

Clients of now closed Fresh Cosmetic Clinic warned to get tested after possible exposure to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV

The Guardian - AU

GSK sales hampered by slump in demand for key vaccine

The drugmaker said sales of Arexvy fell sharply in the third quarter, but cancer and HIV treatments saw a stronger performance.

Evening Standard

Breast cancer in Africa: myths that need to be debunked

There are many myths about breast cancer, particularly in Africa with its rich diversity of people, different genetic backgrounds and ancestral histories.

The Conversation

HIV-Positive Donor Kidneys Safe For Transplants, Study Shows

Recent study supports safe kidney transplants between HIV-positive individuals, potentially reducing wait times and improving organ access.

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Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

A new study found people with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus

The Independent UK

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3 Biotech Stocks Set to Revolutionize Medicine

The biotechnology industry is rapidly evolving, with innovative companies pushing the boundaries of science and medicine. To capitalize on the industry’s expansion, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound biotech stocks, Gilead Sciences (GILD), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), and Biogen (BIIB), which have the potential to revolutionize medicine. Read…

Reason

Anthony Fauci, the Man Who Thought He Was Science

On Call, Anthony Fauci's new memoir, can't disguise the damage caused by his COVID-19 policies.

The Conversation

HIV prevention: why a new injectable drug could be such a breakthrough – podcast

A new drug to prevent HIV infection is showing hugely promising results in clinical trials when injected every six months.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations

Condom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend

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The Independent UK

Condoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought

Condom use is down among sexually active teens and young adults

Evening Standard

Prince Harry calls for 'people at the top to start listening' during campfire talk on Lesotho charity trip

The Duke of Sussex spoke on a trip to South Africa to promote his HIV charity Sentebale

StockNews.com

3 Biotech Stocks to Watch as FDA Approvals Roll In

The biotech sector is booming, fueled by rising healthcare demands, exciting advancements in technology, and increased FDA drug approvals. Thus, investing in Illumina (ILMN), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), and Gilead Sciences (GILD) could be a golden opportunity for those looking to ride the wave of future breakthroughs. Read on….

The Conversation

Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?

At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn’t find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white woman, told him they didn’t stock that medication. But while he waited to pay for his other purchases, he saw another customer place the medication he just asked for on…

International Business Times

S.Africa's HIV Research Power Couple Says Fight Goes On

Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.

LiveScience

Scientist who discovered body's 'fire alarm' against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize

One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards has gone to Zhijian "James" Chen, a scientist behind a key immune-system discovery.

The Independent UK

Gilead’s biannual HIV shot reduced risk of infections by 96 percent, company says

The drugmaker said its injections were 89 percent more effective than its own Truvada

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