HIV attacks the immune system, compromising its ability to combat infections, and progresses to AIDS if untreated. HIV spreads through blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. While ART prevents progression to AIDS,

More than 100 names were recited at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Roseburg on Monday night, in honor of Douglas County residents who died from HIV or AIDS.

On Sunday, many of those affected directly or indirectly by AIDS and HIV stood in solidarity on World AIDS Day.

Thanks to advancements in treatment, HIV is no longer a death sentence. By adhering to antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV can live near-normal lifespans without advancing to AIDS. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are essential for managing the virus.

Each year, the theme of advocacy and awareness in fighting for an AIDS-free world is targeted. The 2024 theme is Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right! On World AIDS Day 2024, a look at 9 celebs who opened up about being HIV positive.

World AIDS Day raises awareness about HIV and AIDS, clarifying that HIV is the virus causing the disease which can be managed to prevent progression t