He thought it was just a rash. He nearly died of AIDS.

He had no idea he was infected with HIV. It progressed to AIDS, and he nearly died before learning the truth.

After a Near-Death Experience with HIV, He Shared His Story Online. The Messages He Received Brought Him to Tears (Exclusive)

Cody Pharis opens up to PEOPLE about his diagnosis and the choice to start posting more online ...
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A Guide to SA's 12 Childhood Vaccines

There are 12 childhood vaccines in wide use in South Africa. This guide unpacks what you need to know about each of them.South Africa provides routine vaccination against polio, tuberculosis, measles, ...

The 10 most common post-hike bug bites and rashes (and what they look like)

After being outside, it's common to find a bug bite or rash on your body. Here are 10 bug bites (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, ...

Researchers call for increased screening for parasitic disease linked to HIV and cervical cancer risk

New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls ...
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Community health advocate promotes safe sex and HIV prevention

Erin O'Malley, the PReP for HIV program navigator, provides testing, contraceptives, and education to help people in McLean ...
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The 2026 UN Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS: Accelerating progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat

June 2026, UN Member States convened at the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting in New York to consider and agree a new ...
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Cardiologist shares how to identify 1st sign of heart attack, silent symptoms: 'Rarely feels like sharp, stabbing pain'

Medical professionals and health enthusiasts have been saying it again and again that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. However, heart disease is still the leading cause of ...