Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a germ that causes a lifelong infection that slowly weakens the immune system. Though the infection is lifelong, medicines can keep the virus in check and help ...

What are the three types of HIV tests available to patients, how do they differ, and how can patients determine the best ...

HIV, originating from chimpanzees, has evolved from a deadly diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition thanks to ...

Imagine a game of chess where your opponent's king is in check. It cannot move, but the game is not over—the piece remains on ...

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, UC San Francisco researchers were already seeing signs of lingering symptoms in some who had been infected. Importantly, this was when experts still ...

Is a cure for HIV in sight? Since the virus that causes AIDS was identified over 40 years ago, finding a cure has been the holy grail of HIV research and the army of scientists conducting it. I’m ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention in both men and women. Many experts believe this twice a year treatment could be a game changer in the fight ...

In recent years, the story around HIV has shifted dramatically. What was once viewed as a life sentence is now increasingly seen as a manageable condition. Medication is responsible for much of that ...

For more than 20 years, Tori Samuels has lived with HIV — and the daily medication that keeps her healthy can cost up to $6,000 a month. Now, proposed changes to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program ...