Drop in HIV infections and deaths

HIV vaccine trial was significant
A review of a trial of a HIV vaccine in Thailand has concluded that it does show real signs of a protective effect.

Many more receiving HIV therapy
Falling prices and increased testing have led to a marked rise in the number of people in the poorest parts of the world receiving treatment for HIV.

'Deaths rise' with junior doctors
A small but statistically significant number of patients die each year when junior doctors start work in August, a study finds.

Antibodies 'may aid HIV jab hunt'
Two powerful new antibodies to HIV have been discovered which could aid development of a vaccine, researchers say.

WHO warns against homeopathy use
People with conditions such as HIV, TB and malaria should not use homeopathic treatments, the World Health Organization warns.