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New York to memorialize first EMT to contract HIV on duty

Emergency Medical Technician Tracy Allen Lee will be memorialized after dying from AIDS 20 years ago from contracting the virus while treating a patient in New York City.




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Fight to control anal cancer epidemic in America

A union of top professors from four leading universities - Harvard, Baylor, Florida and Texas - are uniting to present research on the impending anal cancer epidemic in America.




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HIV on the rise in the over-50s

The diagnosis rate among older Britons rose by an average annual rate of 3.6 per cent over the 12 years to 2015, according to research in The Lancet.




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Trump once joked about making Princes Diana take HIV test

Howard Stern and Donald Trump talked about the possibility of requiring women to get HIV tests before Trump would have sex with them. He said he would require Princess Diana to have such a test.




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Officials report a 21% drop in new HIV cases among gay men

Figures collected by Public Health England show there was just 2,810 cases of HIV among gay and bisexual men in 2016 - down from the 3,570 the year before.




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CDC says people on HIV meds cannot transmit the virus

Until now, the CDC has refused to say for certain that people who take HIV drugs are not a danger to society. But in a letter published last week, the agency changed its stance.




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No longer a felony to knowingly transmit HIV in California

A new bill was signed into law on Friday, making the knowing transmission of HIV to a partner a misdemeanor crime, rather than a felony. The law is meant to destigmatize HIV.




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Hairdresser 'laughed as he told victim of HIV infection' 

Daryll Rowe, who is originally from Edinburgh but was living in Brighton at the time, denies infecting four men with the virus and attempting to infect a further six men with the virus.




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Daryll Rowe 'is a paranoid control freak', says ex

Daryll Rowe, 26, from Brighton, denies infecting four men with the virus and attempting to give it to a further six. But a former boyfriend claimed Rowe was paranoid and would become aggressive.




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Fans share emotion over George Michael documentary

Fans of the music legend took to Twitter to share their grief at the singer's passing, after the revealing documentary aired on Channel 4 on Monday night. George passed away on Christmas Day aged 53.




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New drug could be a 'functional cure' for HIV, study says

Scientists at Scripps Research Institute in Florida have developed a new therapy that they say may one day be a 'functional cure' for HIV, if it proves as effective in humans as it has in mice.




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Paris Jackson makes rare appearance with brother Prince

The siblings, who lost their famous father in 2009, held hands as they posed for photos.




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Hairdresser in HIV case denies stash of sabotaged condoms

Daryll Rowe is on trial accused of infecting four men from the Brighton area with the virus and attempting to give it to a further six.




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Hilaria Baldwin shows off bump at Elton John AIDS gala

Last week they announced the happy news that they're expecting their fourth child and the couple were back on the red carpet on Tuesday.




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Keke Palmer dons mini-dress for Elton John AIDS gala in NY

Keke Palmer defied convention at the Elton John's Foundation Fall Gala in New York on Tuesday night, as she traded in the event's usual black-tie dress code for a saucier ensemble.




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Prince Harry hands out HIV testing kits at London clinic

Prince Harry has thrown his weight behind HIV Testing Week as he handed out self-testing kits at a pop-up clinic in London, and urged people to check their status.




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Lottie Moss appears the sex kitten at Elton John AIDS bash

The 19-year-old sister of modelling legend Kate, opted for a lingerie-inspired mini complete with a satin bustier while she slicked on red lipstick and an eye-popping necklace




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Secret HIV protection for women when men refuse condoms

A silicon ring inserted in the vagina which releases an antiretroviral drug is being trialled in Malawi. At least 10% of the population there has HIV. Negotiating condom use with men is 'challenging'.




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'Big name' celebrity accused of raping personal assistant

According to the case, the woman from California claims her attacker spat on her and refused to wear a condom when he forced himself upon her. He had previously slept with a woman with HIV.




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Mark Foster attends Elton John AIDS Foundation gala

The 47-year-old world champion confirmed he was gay in an interview with the Guardian, which was published on Monday afternoon, just two days before attending the event




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Ellie Goulding leads at Elton John AIDS CLUB LOVE bash

The 30-year-old Burn hitmaker kept things chic in a sensational Bardot gown with dazzling jewels from the sponsor BVLGARI, while Lady Kitty and Lottie wore near-identical gowns




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Up to 11% of HIV sufferers don't respond to AIDS drugs

Researchers from University College London found people who have previously taken drugs that block virus reproduction are more likely to carry mutations for drug resistance.




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Storm and Ronan Keating attend the World Aids Charity Gala

Storm and Ronan Keating attended the London-based gala on Friday which aims to use football as a way of educating and inspiring vulnerable young people in developing countries.




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Lady Kitty Spencer at the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala

Lady Kitty Spencer, 26, stunned in a racy black bustier-style dress as she joined a dazzling line-up of stars at the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala in London.




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Why 2017 was a milestone in our race to end HIV

Public health researchers insist the CDC's declaration that an undetectable virus is untransmittable will be a game changer inspiring more people to get tested and get on medication.




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Bob Katter tells parliament gay men responsible for AIDS

Maverick MP Bob Katter has been condemned for describing gay people as murderers responsible for AIDS and alleging boys are being forced to wear dresses.




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Heidi Klum speaks out about condoms in World AIDS Day PSA

Heidi Klum has joined forces with amfAR to talk about condom use and has revealed she's talked to her four children about the topic, pictured here with Leni, 13, Johan, 12 and Henry, 11.




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Prescriptions for PrEP increased 1,000% in 2 years in NYC

A new report by DOHMH researcher Paul Salcuni has shown things are changing in New York: with a surge of 976 percent in PrEP prescriptions between 2014 and 2016.




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Lyndra's weekly HIV-suppressing treatment works on animals

Massachusetts-based drug maker Lyndra found that a single oral doses of its HIV therapy can stay in the systems of animals for sustained periods of time, proof of concept for the drug they are developing.




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DC DOH launches racy new ad for HIV prevention drug PrEP

The DC Department of Health released a new commercial in December to promote the HIV prevention drug PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis), which stops the spread of the virus.




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AIDS research medic and pioneer Mathilde Krim dies aged 91

Widely seen as one of the most prominent figureheads in the battle against AIDS, Mathilde Krim led the fight against the illness through her skills as a medic and by raising public awareness.




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Transgender sex worker guilty of passing on HIV to client

A transgender sex worker who identifies as a woman has been found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm after having unprotected sex with a male client and allegedly passing on HIV.




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Grocery chain denies HIV prevention drugs to employees 

Publix has many stores in four of the top 10 cities in the US for new annual HIV diagnoses, but the Southern grocer is refusing to cover PrEP and failing to give a clear explanation for the decision.




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Transgender prostitute jailed for passing on HIV

Clayton James Palmer, who identifies as a woman and is known as CJ, wept as she was sentenced in the WA District Court on Friday for causing grievous bodily harm.




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Duterte discourages condoms as HIV in Philippines is up

President Duterte told fellow countrymen to avoid practicing safe sex - comparing using a condom to eating a sweet with the wrapper still on, despite a 3,147 per cent increase of HIV cases.




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Research sheds light on how HIV virus 'hides' from treatments

Researchers from the University of California San Francisco say they've discovered one of the ways HIV lurks in the bloodstream, and it could bring medicine closer to a cure




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Pennsylvania county sees huge surge in HIV and gonorrhea rates

A health department alert revealed Beaver County, Pennsylvania, saw a 300 percent increase in HIV 34 percent increase in gonorrhea among 15- to 24-year-olds in 2017 compared to 2016.




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Full inquiry into NHS contaminated blood scandal

A full inquiry will be carried out into the contaminated blood scandal, the Government has announced. It happened in the 1970s and 1980s when NHS bought blood from the US.




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Shanina Shaik reflects on her evening raising awareness for AIDS

Shanina Shaik was in a reflective mood, taking to Instagram to post about the affect the amFAR gala had had on her on Monday night.




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Apple unveils red iPhone to raise money for HIV testing

The (Product) Red edition iPhone 8 costs $699 and $849 (£699 or £849) for the 64GB and 256GB models respectively, and (Product) Red iPhone 8 Plus is priced at $949 (£949).




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Gemma Oaten looks glamorously chic at HIV auction

Gemma Oaten looked stunning as she arrived at the Terrence Higgins Trust annual charity auction at Christie's on Monday night in an off-the-shoulder black dress that showcased her figure.




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Nancy Dell'Olio looks youthful at HIV charity auction in London

The 56-year-old displayed her very smooth complexion and chic sense of style as she posed for cameras at the fundraiser, held at swanky auction house Christie's.




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George W. Bush presents Bono with a medal work fighting HIV/AIDS

At the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, the Irish rock star praised Bush, Congress and American taxpayers for the progress made against AIDS in vulnerable populations.




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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's Met Gala outfits auctioned off

The current bid for Jennifer's custom made dress is $5,500, while Alex's black suit is starting at $1,500. Tailored made for Jennifer, the dress is a size EU 38 and features a giant crystal cross.




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New Jersey mom outraged after teacher asks her son 'if he has HIV'

Janete Mende1218603s, mom of a 12-year-old student at New Jersey's Hackensack Middleschool, called the school's explanation 'a weak excuse' for a teacher accused of asking if students are 'HIV positive.'




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Trump and Melania will donate to charity in Harry and Meghan's name

'President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be making a contribution to one of the 7 charities the royal couple has designated in lieu of gifts,' a White House spokeswoman said.




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Cannes 2018: Natasha Poly wears blue chiffon gown at amfAR Gala

She's a longtime runway favourite known for an unshakeable work ethic that has seen her grace no less than 55 covers for international fashion bible Vogue.




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Paris Hilton stuns in sheer dress as she smooches Chris Zylka at Cannes

Chris Zylka is already playing the role of doting husband, holding the train of his 37-year-old bride-to-be Paris Hilton's sheer floral gown at amfAR's 25th Cinema Against AIDS Gala on Thursday.




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Paris Hilton flaunts legs in light blue mini dress as she cuddles with fiance Chris Zylka at LA gala

The 37-year-old heiress put on a leggy display while attending the Gaggenau Restaurant 1683 Honoring Operation Smile event in Los Angeles.




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UNAIDS worker calls for the resignation of Michel Sidibe

UNAIDS employee Martina Brostrom has called for the resignation of Michel Sidibe, the executive director of UNAIDS, following his handling of sexual harassment allegations.