It's very unlikely to get HIV from kissing. Here's how HIV can be transmitted and tips to prevent the spread.

Dating is an exciting period of exploration and connection, yet it’s crucial to be mindful of potential health risks, such as the transmission of HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS. Despite the ...

Among adults, HIV is transmitted mainly by unprotected sex but also by unsterile hypodermic needles and transfusions of contaminated blood. Mother-child transmission can occur during pregnancy, birth, ...

The first symptoms of HIV are often similar to the flu, including fever, fatigue, and body aches. However, some people don't ...

Given how mosquitoes bite multiple people in a short amount of time, it's understandable to wonder if these insects could spread HIV. The thought of contracting HIV from a mosquito bite can be ...

Today is the first National PrEP Day — a new annual event dedicated to spreading information and awareness around HIV ...

A growing dangerous drug trend, called bluetoothing, is contributing to a massive spike in HIV cases across the global ...

Credit: Getty Images Since the introduction of HIV PrEP in the MSM population, the incidence of other STIs has increased likely because of changes in sexual behaviors and condom use. • PrEP decreased ...

In a landmark global health achievement, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the Maldives has become the ...

Left: Structure of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Note the envelope protein that protects the virus against immunological detection and the small genome consisting of two short strands of RNA ...