AIDS
After 40 years of struggle: Scientists approach the greatest goal in medicine
Although existing treatments allow a full life with the HIV virus, now, more than ever, scientists are close to developing a mechanism that will completely remove the virus from the body.
A breakthrough in the war against AIDS: In two trials, patients were “cured” of the disease
World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses in Israel drop 22% in 2024, Health Ministry reports
New, promising oral HIV medication receives promising results in late-stage trial
All pregnant women should test for HIV/AIDS, not just those at high risk - Health Ministry
A woman carrying HIV may transmit the virus to the fetus during pregnancy, therefore early detection of morbidity and treatment of the mother will reduce the risk of infection for the fetus.
Why are more and more people contracting STDs and how do we stop it?
Cases of STDs have increased for a variety of reasons. How can one avoid getting infected, and what are the signs that infection has occurred?
Researchers identify how deadly fungus develops drug resistance - study
Researchers found the method by which the fungus C. neoformans develops resistance to antifungal drugs.
Two more HIV patients achieve remission as UN warns of AIDS crisis
UNAIDS warned that "the global AIDS response is under threat," due to global instability in the past two years.
Israeli scientists work towards curbing Candida, the yeast infection fungus
Weizmann scientists discovered that a powerful commando unit of TH17 cells capable of fighting Candida cannot be generated without crucial early support from an entirely different contingent.
Groundbreaking treatment for HIV/AIDS developed by Israeli research team
The technology is based on a bacterial immune system against viruses, with the bacteria using the CRISPR systems as a molecular search engine, locating viral sequences and disabling them.
Everything you need to know about these five health conditions
Here is a breakdown of the severity and treatment options for HIV/AIDS, chronic infections, cancer, and heart and neurological diseases.
New highly virulent HIV variant highlights need for early detection
A new HIV variant impacts the immune system twice as quickly as other variants, making early detection and treatment key factors.
UCLA researchers cure HIV in 40% of mice - study
Their method forces the virus to expose itself while hidden in cells, rendering it vulnerable to existing antiviral drugs.
Man arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses to women while carrying AIDS
After making the initial contact, he allegedly seduced those women into meeting with him for payment, and at this stage, he used the opportunity to commit the offenses.
