First man to be cured of HIV dies of cancer The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown - known as the "Berlin Patient" - has died of cancer, the International Aids Society has said. News Lens • 30 Sep 20
First man to be cured of HIV dies of cancer The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown - known as the "Berlin Patient" - has died of cancer, the International Aids Society has said. News Lens • 30 Sep 20
UK HIV patient becomes world's second AIDS cure hope A HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the AIDS virus. Health • 05 Mar 19
UK HIV patient becomes world's second AIDS cure hope A HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the AIDS virus. Health • 05 Mar 19
'Dangerous complacency' over spread of AIDS Thousands of experts and activists will descend on Amsterdam next week to bolster the battle against AIDS amid warnings that "dangerous complacency" may cause a resurgence of the epidemic that has already killed 35 million people. Aids • 20 Jul 18
'Dangerous complacency' over spread of AIDS Thousands of experts and activists will descend on Amsterdam next week to bolster the battle against AIDS amid warnings that "dangerous complacency" may cause a resurgence of the epidemic that has already killed 35 million people. Aids • 20 Jul 18
Five key numbers on World Aids Day The 1st of December is World Aids Day. Here's a snapshot of the deadly disease in numbers, based on UN data. News Lens • 01 Dec 17
Five key numbers on World Aids Day The 1st of December is World Aids Day. Here's a snapshot of the deadly disease in numbers, based on UN data. News Lens • 01 Dec 17
South African child effectively cured of AIDS A South African child born with HIV has surprised experts by appearing to be effectively cured of the AIDS virus after just a year of treatment followed by eight-and-a-half years drug-free. World • 24 Jul 17
South African child effectively cured of AIDS A South African child born with HIV has surprised experts by appearing to be effectively cured of the AIDS virus after just a year of treatment followed by eight-and-a-half years drug-free. World • 24 Jul 17
New HIV infections fall 35% since 2000 New HIV infections have fallen by 35% since 2000, according to the United Nations, but the orgnaisation has stressed that AIDS spending has to be dramatically increased to roll back the disease. News • 14 Jul 15
New HIV infections fall 35% since 2000 New HIV infections have fallen by 35% since 2000, according to the United Nations, but the orgnaisation has stressed that AIDS spending has to be dramatically increased to roll back the disease. News • 14 Jul 15
HIV's ability to cause AIDS is weakening - study Rapid evolution of HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is slowing its ability to cause AIDS, according to a study of more than 2,000 women in Africa. News • 02 Dec 14
HIV's ability to cause AIDS is weakening - study Rapid evolution of HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is slowing its ability to cause AIDS, according to a study of more than 2,000 women in Africa. News • 02 Dec 14
Neanderthal viruses found in modern human DNA Ancient viruses inherited from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. News • 19 Nov 13
Neanderthal viruses found in modern human DNA Ancient viruses inherited from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. News • 19 Nov 13
Fresh hope for 'functional cure' for HIV Treating people with HIV rapidly after they have become infected with the virus that causes AIDS may be enough to achieve a "functional cure" in a small proportion of patients diagnosed early, according to new research. News • 15 Mar 13
Fresh hope for 'functional cure' for HIV Treating people with HIV rapidly after they have become infected with the virus that causes AIDS may be enough to achieve a "functional cure" in a small proportion of patients diagnosed early, according to new research. News • 15 Mar 13
Report claims AIDS eradication in sight A new UN report has claimed that the eradication of AIDS was in sight, owing to better access to drugs that can both treat and prevent the incurable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease. News • 20 Nov 12
Report claims AIDS eradication in sight A new UN report has claimed that the eradication of AIDS was in sight, owing to better access to drugs that can both treat and prevent the incurable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease. News • 20 Nov 12
FDA urged to approve HIV/AIDS breakthrough US health advisers have urged regulators to approve what some say is the first preventive pill against HIV/AIDS instead of just a treatment for infected people. News • 11 May 12
FDA urged to approve HIV/AIDS breakthrough US health advisers have urged regulators to approve what some say is the first preventive pill against HIV/AIDS instead of just a treatment for infected people. News • 11 May 12
