The acronym AIDS is redundant, loaded with stigma, and potentially harmful, according to a group of specialists who suggest replacing the term with "advanced HIV." The acronym AIDS has "outlived its ...

HIV encephalopathy is a serious complication of HIV that occurs when the virus infects the brain, leading to swelling and a range of neurological and cognitive issues. While there is no cure, early ...

If you live with an advanced case of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you can be an easy target for different infections and diseases. HIV weakens your immune system. It hijacks white blood cells ...

Life with AIDS can change as the disease progresses. Different stages of the disease pose different challenges and require different types of medical care, support services, and planning. According to ...

Since 1988, Dec. 1 has served as World AIDS Day, a day of remembrance and recognition for the tens of millions of people across the globe living with HIV/AIDS—and the tens of millions who have died ...

World AIDS Day is marked every year to raise awareness about HIV and to remind everyone about the importance of early testing and timely care. Even nowadays, there are a lot of individuals who miss ...