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Atlas highlights HIV/AIDS burden in Southeast

The Southeast is among the areas of the United States with the highest concentration of cases of HIV and AIDS, according to a new online tool called the National HIV/AIDS Atlas.

Commentary: Simple HIV test can save lives

Every 9½ minutes someone's brother, mother, sister, father, or neighbor becomes infected with HIV in the United States. That's 56,000 people every year. But there's something we can all do to help protect ourselves and our partners from this disease -- get tested for HIV.

A generation born with HIV/AIDS defies the odds

No one expected them to live long.

China tries to stop spread of HIV/AIDS among prostitutes

A 19-year-old prostitute working in an apartment that doubles as a brothel said she has up to eight clients a day.

Elton John frustrated about attitudes towards AIDS

Elton John may be famous for smash hits such as "Tiny Dancer" and scores for films such as "The Lion King," but he's also made a name for himself in HIV/AIDS activism.

Is the Gardasil vaccination reliable?

Is Gardasil vaccination reliable? I've heard plenty of ugly things about this vaccination. I have a 17-year-old daughter and her doctor recommends that she get this vaccine. I am very confused because of the negative and positive information. Would you be able to clarify?

When STDs lead to infertility

Doctors don't have to tell 18-year-old "Rose" (who doesn't want to reveal her real name) the importance of using a condom every time she has sex.

Circumcision reduces risk of herpes and HPV infection

Men who are circumcised are less likely to get sexually transmitted infections such as genital herpes and human papillomavirus (HPV), but not syphilis, according to a study of adult African men published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

TB, HIV form deadly duo, report warns

More people dying from tuberculosis are infected with HIV than has been previously identified, the World Health Organization says.

Pope visits Africa, reaffirms ban on condoms

Pope Benedict XVI refused Wednesday to soften the Vatican's ban on condom use as he arrived in Africa for his first visit to the continent as pope.

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