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    • FILE – In is May 30, 2007, file photo President Bush, right, hoists 4-year-old Baron Mosima Loyiso Tantoh, son of Manyongo Mosima "Kuene" Tantoh of South Africa, left, who is HIV-positive, after speaking about his efforts to fight HIV/AIDS worldwide, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. At center is Coptic Orthodox Church Bishop Paul Yowakim of Kenya. The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV/AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads, the dream of future generations freed from epidemic running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief grew out of an unlikely partnership between Bush and lawmakers led by the Congressional Black Caucus, and has come to represent what Washington can do when it puts politics aside_and what America can do to make the world a better place. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
      After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead JIM ABRAMS - AP - 23 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed … More »After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead

      FILE – In is May 30, 2007, file photo President Bush, right, hoists 4-year-old Baron Mosima Loyiso Tantoh, son of Manyongo Mosima "Kuene" Tantoh of South Africa, left, who is HIV-positive, after speaking about his efforts to fight HIV/AIDS worldwide, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. At center is Coptic Orthodox Church Bishop Paul Yowakim of Kenya. The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV/AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads, the dream of future generations freed from epidemic running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief grew out of an unlikely partnership between Bush and lawmakers led by the Congressional Black Caucus, and has come to represent what Washington can do when it puts politics aside_and what America can do to make the world a better place. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.

    • Experimental Gilead drug effective in early-stage leukemia trial Deena Beasley - Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Deena Beasley (Reuters) - An experimental drug from Gilead Sciences Inc shrank tumors in half of leukemia patients whose cancer had returned, according to an early-stage … More »Experimental Gilead drug effective in early-stage leukemia trial

      By Deena Beasley (Reuters) - An experimental drug from Gilead Sciences Inc shrank tumors in half of leukemia patients whose cancer had returned, according to an early-stage trial that represents a new foray into oncology by the world's biggest seller of HIV medications. The pill, idelalisib, is part of a new class of medications …

    • Judge in NYC refuses to suspend his Plan B ruling LARRY NEUMEISTER - AP - Fri, May 10, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Friday refused to delay enforcement of his decision giving women of all ages broad access to morning-after birth control, calling the government's … More »Judge in NYC refuses to suspend his Plan B ruling

      NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Friday refused to delay enforcement of his decision giving women of all ages broad access to morning-after birth control, calling the government's appeal frivolous, a "silly argument" and an insult to the intelligence of women.

    • HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market Andrew M. Seaman - Reuters - Thu, May 9, 2013

      By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against … More »HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market

      By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase in many early-stage cancers and anal and head and …

    • A box of Viagra is seen in a pharmacy in Toronto
      Sex supplements often contain Viagra ingredients Kerry Grens - Reuters - Thu, May 9, 2013

      By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Herbal supplements aimed at improving men's sexual abilities often contain the active ingredients in erectile dysfunction pills … More »Sex supplements often contain Viagra ingredients

      A box of Viagra is seen in a pharmacy in Toronto

      By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Herbal supplements aimed at improving men's sexual abilities often contain the active ingredients in erectile dysfunction pills such as Viagra, according to a new study. Additionally, researchers found that some of these over-the-counter herbal remedies contained more of the ingredient …

    • Merck, GSK cut price of cervical cancer shots for poor countries Kate Kelland - Reuters - Thu, May 9, 2013

      By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Drugmakers Merck and GlaxoSmithKline have cut the price of cervical cancer shots in a deal that will deliver them to poor countries … More »Merck, GSK cut price of cervical cancer shots for poor countries

      By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Drugmakers Merck and GlaxoSmithKline have cut the price of cervical cancer shots in a deal that will deliver them to poor countries for less than $5 a dose. The new record low price for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines should mean millions of girls in developing countries can be protected …

    • Judge in NYC rips opposition to Plan B order TOM HAYS - AP - Tue, May 7, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge, asked by the government on Tuesday to freeze his plan giving teenage girls broader access to morning-after birth control, instead seized … More »Judge in NYC rips opposition to Plan B order

      NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge, asked by the government on Tuesday to freeze his plan giving teenage girls broader access to morning-after birth control, instead seized the chance to accuse health officials of taking steps that would end up hurting poor people and improve their chances of prevailing in a protracted legal …

    • Op-Ed: What's Your HIV Infection Risk? If You're Under 24, Probably Higher Than You Think Takepart.com - Fri, May 3, 2013

      Over 50,000 new HIV infections occur annually and of those new HIV infections, one in four occur among young people ages 13-24. One in four! As a public health professional, … More »Op-Ed: What's Your HIV Infection Risk? If You're Under 24, Probably Higher Than You Think

      Over 50,000 new HIV infections occur annually and of those new HIV infections, one in four occur among young people ages 13-24. One in four! As a public health professional, and as a mother of two young people in this age group, this recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made me gasp.  We …

    • An illustration picture shows a woman holding a pill at her home in Nice
      Most women back over-the-counter birth control pill Genevra Pittman - Reuters - Thu, May 2, 2013

      By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Close to two-thirds of women favor making contraceptive pills available over the counter, according to a new nationally-representative … More »Most women back over-the-counter birth control pill

      An illustration picture shows a woman holding a pill at her home in Nice

      By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Close to two-thirds of women favor making contraceptive pills available over the counter, according to a new nationally-representative survey. In addition, about 30 percent of women using either no birth control or a less effective method - such as condoms - said they would …

    • Calif. Initiative Mails Condoms to Teens @ ABC News - Thu, May 2, 2013

        A California-based program that sends teenagers free condoms in the mail has expanded to San Diego and Fresno counties, which have a combined population of over 4 million. … More »Calif. Initiative Mails Condoms to Teens

        A California-based program that sends teenagers free condoms in the mail has expanded to San Diego and Fresno counties, which have a combined population of over 4 million. The initiative, the Condom Access Project, is meant to help lower teenage STD and pregnancy rates...        

    • California Initiative Mails Free Condoms to Teens @ ABC News - Thu, May 2, 2013

        A California-based program that sends teenagers free condoms in the mail has expanded to San Diego and Fresno counties, which have a combined population of over 4 million. … More »California Initiative Mails Free Condoms to Teens

        A California-based program that sends teenagers free condoms in the mail has expanded to San Diego and Fresno counties, which have a combined population of over 4 million. The initiative, the Condom Access Project, is meant to help lower teenage STD and pregnancy rates...        

    • This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. On April 30, 2013, the FDA lowered to 15 the age at which girls and women can buy the emergency contraceptive without a prescription — and said it no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters. Instead, the pill can sit on drugstore shelves just like condoms, but that buyers would have to prove their age at the cash register. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)
      Justice Department appeals morning-after case LAURAN NEERGAARD and JOSH LEDERMAN - AP - Wed, May 1, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without … More »Justice Department appeals morning-after case

      This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. On April 30, 2013, the FDA lowered to 15 the age at which girls and women can buy the emergency contraceptive without a prescription — and said it no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters. Instead, the pill can sit on drugstore shelves just like condoms, but that buyers would have to prove their age at the cash register. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.

    • This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. On April 30, 2013, the FDA lowered to 15 the age at which girls and women can buy the emergency contraceptive without a prescription — and said it no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters. Instead, the pill can sit on drugstore shelves just like condoms, but that buyers would have to prove their age at the cash register. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)
      Justice Dept to appeal morning-after case LAURAN NEERGAARD and JOSH LEDERMAN - AP - Wed, May 1, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic. More »Justice Dept to appeal morning-after case

      This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. On April 30, 2013, the FDA lowered to 15 the age at which girls and women can buy the emergency contraceptive without a prescription — and said it no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters. Instead, the pill can sit on drugstore shelves just like condoms, but that buyers would have to prove their age at the cash register. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.

    • This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. On April 30, 2013, the FDA lowered to 15 the age at which girls and women can buy the emergency contraceptive without a prescription — and said it no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters. Instead, the pill can sit on drugstore shelves just like condoms, but that buyers would have to prove their age at the cash register. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)
      Govt mulls next step on contentious Plan B pill LAURAN NEERGAARD and JOSH LEDERMAN - AP - Wed, May 1, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Selling the morning-after birth control pill right next to condoms, even if limited to buyers 15 or older, marks a big societal shift in the long battle … More »Govt mulls next step on contentious Plan B pill

      This undated image made available by Teva Women's Health shows the packaging for their Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, one of the brands known as the "morning-after pill." The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. On April 30, 2013, the FDA lowered to 15 the age at which girls and women can buy the emergency contraceptive without a prescription — and said it no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters. Instead, the pill can sit on drugstore shelves just like condoms, but that buyers would have to prove their age at the cash register. (AP Photo/Teva Women's Health)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Selling the morning-after birth control pill right next to condoms, even if limited to buyers 15 or older, marks a big societal shift in the long battle over women's reproductive rights. Backed into a corner by a federal court, the Obama administration is considering how to proceed after what looked like …

    • Study Finds HPV Vaccine Might Be Just as Effective at Lower Doses Vanessa Evans - Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 30, 2013

      A new study published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association's (JAMA) May 1 issue has found that giving women and girls only two doses of the human … More »Study Finds HPV Vaccine Might Be Just as Effective at Lower Doses

      A new study published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association's (JAMA) May 1 issue has found that giving women and girls only two doses of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine may actually be just as effective as giving them three doses of it. Researchers analyzed a group of some 830 women and girls …

    • U.S. Panel Changes Stance, Says All Adults Should Get Tested for HIV Vanessa Evans - Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 30, 2013

      The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a new recommendation statement on Monday regarding adults and HIV testing. The statement, which was published in the Annals … More »U.S. Panel Changes Stance, Says All Adults Should Get Tested for HIV

      The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a new recommendation statement on Monday regarding adults and HIV testing. The statement, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, asserted that all adults between the ages of 15 and 65 should be tested for HIV, regardless of whether or not they are considered …

    • An Ora Quick Advance Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody test kit is seen at the AIDS Service Center of New York City (ASC/NYC) lower Manhattan headquarters
      Task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults Julie Steenhuysen - Reuters - Mon, Apr 29, 2013

      By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - An influential U.S. panel is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered … More »Task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults

      An Ora Quick Advance Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody test kit is seen at the AIDS Service Center of New York City (ASC/NYC) lower Manhattan headquarters

      By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - An influential U.S. panel is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk, a change that may help lift some of the stigma associated with HIV testing. The new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task …

    • Is ‘Slut-Shaming’ Contributing to the Rise of STDs? Takepart.com - Mon, Apr 29, 2013

      Slut-shaming is at the root of all problems. Well, it seems to be at the root of a lot of mine, anyway. Anyone who’s ever been slut-shamed understands that it can alter … More »Is ‘Slut-Shaming’ Contributing to the Rise of STDs?

      Slut-shaming is at the root of all problems. Well, it seems to be at the root of a lot of mine, anyway. Anyone who’s ever been slut-shamed understands that it can alter your sexual health decisions, erode your self-esteem, and change how you interact with both sexes. ...

    • FDA rejects two Gilead HIV drugs as standalone products Toni Clarke - Reuters - Mon, Apr 29, 2013

      By Toni Clarke WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc said on Monday that U.S. health rejected two of its HIV drugs as standalone therapies, citing deficiencies in … More »FDA rejects two Gilead HIV drugs as standalone products

      By Toni Clarke WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc said on Monday that U.S. health rejected two of its HIV drugs as standalone therapies, citing deficiencies in documentation and validation of certain quality testing procedures. Gilead said it is working with U.S. Food and Drug Administration to address the questions …

    • NIH Halts Trial of HIV Vaccine After it Fails to Work Vanessa Evans - Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Apr 26, 2013

      The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have been forced to halt a study involving a potential vaccine for HIV, after finding that it was ineffective. In a statement … More »NIH Halts Trial of HIV Vaccine After it Fails to Work

      The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have been forced to halt a study involving a potential vaccine for HIV, after finding that it was ineffective. In a statement regarding the decision on Thursday, the NIH stated that the vaccine also proved ineffective at reducing the amount of HIV found in the blood of those already …

    • You Know What’s Depressing? Finding Out You Have an STD Takepart.com - Fri, Apr 26, 2013

      When you think about “sexual health,” you may think “STDs”—as in, herpes, HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and a host of other infections I won’t go into. One thing … More »You Know What’s Depressing? Finding Out You Have an STD

      When you think about “sexual health,” you may think “STDs”—as in, herpes, HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and a host of other infections I won’t go into. One thing that probably doesn’t pop into your head is how having a sexually transmitted disease can affect someone mentally and emotionally. But for many, the impact …

    • Sickle cell disease accounts for many priapism cases Andrew M. Seaman - Reuters - Thu, Apr 25, 2013

      By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thanks to commercials for erectile dysfunction drugs, men know to seek medical attention for "erections lasting more than … More »Sickle cell disease accounts for many priapism cases

      By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thanks to commercials for erectile dysfunction drugs, men know to seek medical attention for "erections lasting more than four hours," but a new study suggests a blood disorder is the cause of many prolonged erections. While the condition - formally known as priapism - is …

    • Latest HIV vaccine doesn't work; govt halts study LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP - Thu, Apr 25, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest bad news in the hunt for an AIDS vaccine: The government halted a large U.S. study on Thursday, saying the experimental shots aren't preventing … More »Latest HIV vaccine doesn't work; govt halts study

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest bad news in the hunt for an AIDS vaccine: The government halted a large U.S. study on Thursday, saying the experimental shots aren't preventing HIV infection.

    • U.S.-backed HIV vaccine fails; study halted Julie Steenhuysen - Reuters - Thu, Apr 25, 2013

      By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health on Thursday halted a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine after an independent review … More »U.S.-backed HIV vaccine fails; study halted

      By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health on Thursday halted a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine after an independent review board found the vaccine did not prevent HIV infection and did not reduce the amount of HIV in the blood. The trial, started in 2009, is the latest in a series …

    • Another HIV vaccine fails as govt halts US study LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP - Thu, Apr 25, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Bad news in the fight against the AIDS virus: The government is halting a large U.S. study of a possible HIV vaccine because the experimental shots … More »Another HIV vaccine fails as govt halts US study

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Bad news in the fight against the AIDS virus: The government is halting a large U.S. study of a possible HIV vaccine because the experimental shots aren't preventing infection.

     

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