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  This is the reason why HIV infection increases the risk of TB

  Lifestyle | October 19, 2016 14:00 IST

  Researchers have found that the HIV virus increases the potency of the tuberculosis bacterium (Mtb) by affecting a central function of the immune system. In most people who are exposed to tuberculosis infection, the immune

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  More rights, employment opportunities on anvil for HIV and AIDS patients, Union Cabinet approves amendments to key bill

  India | October 05, 2016 16:17 IST

  The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to 'The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014' (Prevention and Control) Bill to bring legal accountability, to create a formal system and to investigate complaints against those who discriminate

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  2,234 Indians infected with HIV via blood transfusion in last two years, reveals RTI

  World | September 15, 2016 12:49 IST

  Despite the fact that each unit of blood is tested for infection, before transfusion, more than 2000 people contracted HIV infections from contaminated blood transfusions between October 2014 and March 2016 in India, an RTI response has revealed.

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  Why 1.1 mn HIV+ve Indians don't get drugs they need

  Lifestyle | September 12, 2016 12:38 IST

  Each of an estimated 2.1 million Indians infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) should be getting a cocktail of drugs to prolong their lives and reduce infections, but no more than 44 per cent

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  HIV positive pregnant woman denied treatment at hospital, delivers a stillborn

  India | September 02, 2016 11:06 IST

  In a shocking case of government apathy, a Badaun district hospital denied treatement to a HIV positive pregnant woman forcing her to travel 50 kms to Bareilly for delivery but precious time was lost and

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  Use ‘Dipper’ at night: The phrase behind every Indian truck now the tagline of a condom brand

  August 17, 2016 13:28 IST

  Tata Motors, India’s premier truck manufacturing brand, has taken a ‘unique’ approach to promote safe sex among truck drivers in India as they are in the HIV high-risk group.

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  HIV, Hepatitis patients have higher chances of committing suicide

  Lifestyle | August 15, 2016 10:19 IST

  A recent study has stated that people diagnosed with diseases like HIV and hepatitis have higher chances of committing suicide. Study results suggest hospitalisation with infection was linked to a 42 per cent higher risk

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  HIV-related viruses may have originated 60 million years ago, says study

  Lifestyle | August 11, 2016 12:41 IST

  Researchers have found that the lentiviruses, a leading cause in a variety of chronic diseases including the deadly HIV/AIDS in humans, is 60 million years old. There are millions of people worldwide who are affected

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  This simple step can save women from a deadly sexual disease

  Lifestyle | July 28, 2016 19:11 IST

  It is always said that it’s not easy to be a woman. The statement stands true in every sense, be it emotionally or physically. While women are strong enough when it comes to controlling their

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  HIV therapy protects against transmission, even during unsafe sex

  Lifestyle | July 14, 2016 10:24 IST

  London: HIV-positive individuals undergoing treatment have a low risk of transmitting the deadly virus to their partner, even if they are not using any protection during sex, a new study has found. The study was

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  India has around 21 lakh HIV infected patients : Government

  India | July 10, 2016 7:38 IST

  Chandigarh: Over 21 lakh people in India are living with HIV positive at present and about seven lakh of them are not even aware of their HIV positive status, a senior Union Health Ministry officer

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  Orlando massacre was about revenge, not terror, says Omar Mateen’s alleged gay lover

  World | June 24, 2016 19:14 IST

  Orlando: The man identified as Miguel, the alleged “gay lover” of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen, has said that the latter’s act was one of revenge based on fears that he had been exposed to HIV.

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  WATCH: Insane US woman runs her car over boyfriend after finding out he's HIV positive

  World | June 17, 2016 8:33 IST

  Phoenix: In a shocking incident, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 29, a woman rammed her speeding red Ford Mustang car into her boyfriend after finding out that he is HIV positive. According

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  West Bengal government to offer rice at Rs 2 per kg to sex workers, HIV patients

  India | June 12, 2016 14:56 IST

  Kolkata: The West Bengal government has now decided to give rice at Rs two per kg to sex workers and poor HIV patients in the state. In this initiative of government all deaf and

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  Deaths due to AIDS in India reduced by 55 pc since 2007: Health minister at UN

  India | June 10, 2016 7:04 IST

  New Delhi: Deaths caused due to AIDS in India have come down to nearly 55 pc since 2007, while new HIV infections saw a reduction by 66 pc since 2000 and around a million people

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  Need to reach out to 90 per cent of HIV patients for treatment: Nadda

  Politics | June 09, 2016 21:25 IST

  United Nations/New Delhi: Admitting that India needs to adopt the fast-track targets proposed by UNAIDS, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has stressed the need to reach out to 90 per cent of the people in

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  Cancer, HIV drugs added to list of essential medicines

  India | December 26, 2015 9:16 IST

  New Delhi: The government has added 106 drugs including that for Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C to the list of essential medicines, taking the total number of items to 376.In a revision of the National

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  Continued semen exposure may increase HIV resistance

  Lifestyle | December 14, 2015 16:19 IST

  New York: Scientists have found that continued semen exposure in sex workers sustains changes in the cervical and vaginal micro-environment in a way that may actually increase HIV resistance.The findings may lead the way to

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  Man jailed for knowingly infecting two women with HIV

  World | December 13, 2015 13:59 IST

  London: A fitness trainer who knowingly infected two unsuspecting young women with HIV has been jailed for five years.Simon James was awarded the sentence by a Bristol court in United Kingdom for failing to tell

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  Charlie Sheen sued by former fiancee

  Hollywood | December 04, 2015 22:27 IST

  Los Angeles: Actor Charlie Sheen's former fiancee Scottine Ross has filed suit against him claiming assault and battery, as well as emotional distress and negligence for not disclosing his HIV status when they first engaged