3 women diagnosed with HIV after ‘vampire facials’ at unlicensed U.S. spa – National

At least three women contracted HIV after receiving a trendy skincare treatment in New Mexico, according to a detailed report of the outbreak investigation. In a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency shared details of how several people were likely infected with HIV after being given “vampire … Read more

DOJ Sues Tennessee For Targeting Sex Workers With HIV

The Justice Department sued the state of Tennessee on Thursday, alleging that the state imposes harsher criminal penalties on people who engage in sex work while living with HIV. The state has violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by criminally prosecuting sex workers living with HIV, “regardless of any actual risk of harm,” the lawsuit … Read more

TV sexpert Sarah Mulindwa busts the most common HIV myths

More than 40 years have passed since the first HIV cases were reported. Since then, there have been many advances in prevention, care and treatment, but there’s still a long way to go when it comes to beating the confusion and stigma that surrounds the virus. Tackle HIV, a campaign led by former rugby international … Read more