Since the HIV epidemic began, the diagnosis of HIV has evolved from a death sentence to a chronic, but manageable condition by starting and staying on treatment. HIV treatment can help people live ...

We might be a step closer to curing HIV, as researchers have developed a way to knock out a version of the virus lurking in the body. Using something called an HIV-like particle (HLP)—which are dead ...

In a recent landmark study, scientists have unveiled how HIV-1 penetrates the cell's nuclear barrier—a discovery that could reshape antiviral strategies. The research, led by Professor Peijun Zhang, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. A twice-yearly injection of a drug known as lenacapavir offered ...

Scientists have identified a natural human protein that can rouse dormant HIV inside infected cells, a finding that sharpens one of the most promising paths toward a cure. By showing that the virus’s ...

There is currently no cure for HIV, but medications can help people with the disease manage their symptoms. HIV can still develop into AIDS years after infection, however, even with disease management ...

•Nigeria has recorded remarkable progress in the fight against mother-to-child HIV transmission through expanded access to ART and improved testing and counselling during pregnancy. However, stigma, ...