Resources for people living with HIV and others wanting evidence-backed insights.
Unsure about the difference between HIV and AIDS? Here, we look at the symptoms, progression, transmission, medication, and management strategies.
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? HIV is a virus that can be…
HIV gradually damages the immune system, but treatments can prevent this and any…
In this Conversations feature, we spoke to Prof. Robert Garofalo and Christopher,
HIV is a virus passed on through specific contact with certain bodily fluids. Here, learn…
There are many myths about HIV transmission. This article explains why food, water…
There is very little risk of HIV passing via oral sex, but it is possible. Learn more…
The chance of contracting HIV can depend on the activity. Learn more about the chances of…
The prevalence of HIV is higher among transgender people than among the general population.
Perinatal transmission can happen in people with HIV. It involves passing HIV to an infant…
With an early diagnosis, effective treatment for HIV is available. Find out how to…
Not everyone who gets HIV will immediately show symptoms of the condition. Generally…
A fever may be one of the initial symptoms of an acute HIV infection soon after exposure…
Here, learn how swollen lymph nodes are linked to HIV, other early symptoms, other causes…
People living with HIV have a higher risk of developing mouth sores. Possible causes…
No rash is specific to HIV, but a rash can be an early sign of infection. In later stages…
Fatigue is a common problem among people living with HIV due to its effects on the immune…
Pain is common in people living with HIV and may include headaches, joint pain, and cramps.
HIV screenings are important for HIV management. People can get HIV tests at a doctor's…
This article looks at types of HIV tests, self-tests, where to get a test, how long…
Anyone who may have HIV should contact a doctor. An at-home, rapid test can help reduce…
An early diagnosis of HIV can help a person receive effective treatment, and home testing…
A range of at-home HIV tests are available, and numerous studies have found they can be…
Helper T cells are a type of white blood cell. HIV reduces the amount of helper T cells in…
Getting a nonreactive result from an HIV test does not necessarily mean a person has…
Learn more about false-positive HIV test results, including why it happens, who may be at…
An HIV diagnosis may feel overwhelming, but new treatments are significantly reducing the…
HIV stigma and discrimination can take a severe toll on the mental and physical health of…
There is no set length of time that a person can live with HIV. Life expectancy increases…
HIV is a virus that targets the immune system. Without treatment, HIV can lead to other…
There are many types of HIV medications, including antiretroviral drugs, which stop the…
Antiretroviral therapy is a combination of two or more drugs that reduce the viral load of…
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are a class of drugs that…
Following a single-tablet HIV regimen involves taking one pill per day. The pill will…
Alternative treatments and natural therapies can complement usual HIV medications to…
Learn more about the introduction and protocols of needle exchange programs and their…
Three people have been cured of HIV, and each had received stem cell transplants. Learn…
A balanced eating plan can help a person with HIV or AIDS boost their immunity, manage…
While modern medical treatments have drastically reduced the risk of HIV complications…
HIV and hepatitis C are bloodborne viruses that people acquire in similar ways. Learn…
People with HIV can be prone to skin lesions. In this article, we take a look at the…
Psoriasis is relatively common among people living with HIV. In this article, we explore…
HIV wasting syndrome refers to significant unintentional weight loss that accompanies long…
This article looks at causes, prevention, and treatments for weight loss in people living…
HIV can weaken a person’s immune system, which can increase the risk of certain types of…
Some people with HIV are more likely to develop shingles. In this article, we look at the…
People with HIV have an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. Learn about the…
In this article, learn about how HIV and AIDS came to affect humans and how researchers…
HIV-1 and HIV-2 are the two main types of HIV. Most people with HIV have HIV-1. Genetic…
What are the 7 stages of HIV's life cycle? Read on to learn more about the virus, its…
HPV and HIV are different sexually transmitted infections caused by viruses. A person with…
Viral load is the amount of HIV per milliliter of blood. Antiretroviral therapy aims to…
A person has an undetectable viral load when there are so few copies of HIV in their blood…
Learn about how HIV affects children, including facts about transmission, symptoms…
HIV cannot live for long outside the body. Several factors, such as temperature, humidity…
What are the risk factors for acquiring HIV after gender-affirming surgery? Learn more…
Law surrounding disclosure of a person's HIV status can vary from state to state. Learn…
