HIV AIDS News & Features

May 20, 2024 — People with HIV may consider breastfeeding their newborn babies because the benefits may outweigh the very small risk of transmitting the virus through breast milk, the nation’s largest group of pediatricians now says.

July 24, 2023 — People with undetectable or very low HIV levels have zero or “almost zero” risk of transmitting the virus sexually if they are taking suppression medication, according to new guidelines from the World Health Organization.

July 14, 2023 — AIDS could be ended as a public health threat by 2030 if political leaders follow the science, invest enough money, and confront inequalities, a report from a United Nations agency says.

June 27, 2023 — Studies show that early menopause may occur 5 years earlier in women with HIV than in women without HIV. Here's what to know.

May 24, 2023 — The number of people diagnosed with HIV each year in the U.S. continues to decline, according to new CDC data released Tuesday.

May 8, 2023 — The 2023 federally funded study shows that study participants who reported having a sexually transmitted infection in the past year reduced their risk of renewed infection by two-thirds with the protection of the antibiotic.

Weight gain can be a big problem when you take HIV medication. Two Black gay men share their stories of how they’re tilting the scales in the favor.

March 30, 2023 — Ending coverage of the medication known as PrEP, which was mandated for health insurers under the Affordable Care Act, will result in at least 2,000 new HIV infections within a year, experts said.

March 17, 2023 — The middle-aged woman who had HIV but has been in remission after receiving an umbilical cord stem cell transplant more than five years ago for her leukemia is now considered “possibly cured.”

February 21, 2023 — A 53-year-old man in Germany has been declared cured of HIV.

January 19, 2023 — The only HIV vaccine nearing the completion of testing trials is not effective at preventing HIV, officials announced Wednesday.

There are many ways to start a family when living with HIV. Taking your medication is the first step.

Breastfeeding isn’t recommended for women living with HIV in the U.S., but doctors should support patients who choose to breastfeed their babies if their HIV is suppressed by medication, and talk about safe options, experts say.

Many believe the U.S.’s blood donation policy is out of date and discriminatory. But what might a more science-based approach look like?

The stigma of being HIV-positive can be more deadly than the virus itself. It’s essential that we as a society work to eliminate that stigma.

A woman explains how lifestyle changes helped her manage weight gain that began after she started treatment for HIV.

Get some practical diet and exercise tips to help you lose weight that you gained after taking HIV medications.

Find out what kinds of health problems you need to watch out for if your HIV treatment causes you to put on some extra pounds.

With new treatment and a better understanding of HIV, many people are living longer, healthier lives with the virus. Almost half of all HIV-positive people in the United States are older than 50. Find out why people are living longer and how to control complications as you age.

Knowing your HIV status is critical for staying healthy or getting help if you need it. Learn how you can put fear aside and take steps to protect both your health and that of those you love.

An HIV diagnosis will change your life. It brings with it both physical symptoms and emotional stress. But there are things you can do to take charge of your condition, manage your symptoms, and thrive.

Learn what people who are HIV-positive want you to know about the realities of living with the virus.

Having HIV doesn’t excuse you from exercise. If anything, it makes it more important. Here’s why.

Discussing your HIV status isn’t easy, but these expert tips and resources can help the process go more smoothly.

When you’re diagnosed with HIV, your doctor will want you to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible -- even the same day, if you can. Find out why it’s important to start treatment immediately.

Complementary therapies can make you feel better when you’re living with HIV.

People with HIV or AIDS are more likely to have mental health problems. Why? What can be done to help?

Very few people have been reported “cured” of HIV. Read what researchers are learning from them.

With planning, medications and quick action, it is possible to be HIV positive and have a healthy baby.

If you have HIV, nutrition is key. WebMD offers tips on getting the calories you need and minimizing the symptoms that make eating more difficult.

Although HIV makes it more complicated, you can live well into middle age and beyond. Find out how HIV will affect you as you get older and how to plan ahead.

A nutritious diet is key when you have HIV. Learn what you should eat to improve your energy and strength, and avoid complications.

For a woman with a catalogue of famous songs credited to her, Keys cites just one as the soundtrack for her life: Nina Simone’s “I’m Feeling Good.” Here are some ways Keys “feels good.”

Music star and new mom Alicia Keys tells WebMD what drives her to travel the world to help kids affected by AIDS. Plus how you can help!

The 'Memphis Beat' star supports It Takes a Village, a charity devoted to helping South African children with HIV/AIDS.

It takes effort to stay healthy with HIV, but the right moves can help you keep other health problems at bay.

Gloria Reuben advocates for AIDS research

What is it like to live with HIV infection? A young woman tells WebMD her story.

What is it like to live with HIV infection? A young man tells WebMD his story.

The U.S. had some 40,000 new HIV infections in 2001. That's when the CDC set a goal of cutting this number in half by 2005. As of 2004, the estimated annual number of HIV infections is still 40,000.