LA Times:
Federal panel says everyone 15 to 65 should have HIV test

May 01 0 Comments

LA Times: <br /> Federal panel says everyone 15 to 65 should have HIV test

Citing recent evidence that HIV infections are best managed when treated early, an influential panel of medical experts has finalized its recommendation that all people ages 15 to 65 be screened for the virus that causes AIDS.

CNN:
NBA’s Jason Collins comes out as gay

April 29 0 Comments

CNN: <br /> NBA’s Jason Collins comes out as gay

Jason Collins, who played with the NBA’s Washington Wizards this season, has disclosed that he is gay, making him the first active openly homosexual athlete in the four major American pro team sports.

NPR:
Failure Of Latest HIV Vaccine Test: A ‘Huge Disappointment’

April 27 0 Comments

NPR: <br /> Failure Of Latest HIV Vaccine Test: A ‘Huge Disappointment’

After an oversight committee took a preliminary peek at the results this past Monday, they concluded there was no way the study would show that the vaccine prevents HIV infection.

TIME:
France Legalizes Gay Marriage After Harsh Debate

April 23 0 Comments

TIME: <br /> France Legalizes Gay Marriage After Harsh Debate

France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate and protests that flooded the streets of Paris.