HIV prevention drugs are effective, but many who need them are left out
Many at-risk Americans either do not know about PrEP or don't have access. Here's why raising awareness is key to ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
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Many at-risk Americans either do not know about PrEP or don't have access. Here's why raising awareness is key to ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
A former client tested positive for HIV years after receiving a "vampire facial" at the spa, which has since closed. Health officials are urging other former spa clients to get tested.
The decline in new HIV cases was driven by a slowdown in infections among young gay and bisexual men.
Students at Denver School for the Arts are putting the spotlight, literally, on the AIDS/HIV epidemic.
Chinese medical officials are investigating the scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies.
The body of William E. "Billy" Trimbach was found alongside a road in western Morgan County on Valentine's Day in 1993. Now detectives need help in trying to find his killer.
A young father was found shot to death alongside a road in western Morgan County on Valentine's Day in 1993.
A pediatrician from Children's Hospital Colorado has compiled a book of medical miracles. It's called "Miracles We Have Seen, America's Leading Physicians Share Stories They Can't Forget."
Hundreds of people spent their Saturday morning walking and running for a cause.
Give a pint, get a pint -- that's the new motto for Bonfils Blood Center this month as January is National Blood Donor Month. Donations are down, and they're hoping the new campaign changes that.
Charlie Sheen announced that he has HIV, but the diagnosis has a different outlook compared to just a decade ago. CBS4's Dr. Dave Hnida explains.
Denver Public Health on Tuesday released a statement concerning actor Charlie Sheen's announcement that he's been living HIV positive for the last four years.
Colorado's chief medical officer plans to recommend post-traumatic stress disorder as a condition to be treated with medical marijuana.
A man accused of soliciting an undercover officer for sex with the knowledge of being infected with HIV/AIDS has been formally charged.
Legislation allowing terminally ill people access to unapproved drugs, a so-called "Dallas Buyers Club" bill, has unanimously passed the Colorado House.
A man accused of engaging in prostitution while knowing he had AIDS has been formally charged in Denver.
Auditors say a dozen physicians have issued half of the medical marijuana recommendations in Colorado and that the state is not providing enough oversight so only qualified individuals get referrals to use the drug.
"Besides a few people I've been to war with, my list of heroes is like a sparse cupboard, which became a little more barren with the death of a friend today," Dr. Dave Hnida writes in reference to the passing of Dr. C. Everett Koop.
Washington and Colorado, both culturally and politically, offered fertile ground for legalization advocates -- Washington for its liberal politics, Colorado for its libertarian streak, and both for their Western independence.
There were lots of colorful costumes, food options and unique entertainment at Civic Center Park on Saturday for the 37th annual Pridefest celebration.
Police are accusing a 64-year-old woman of trying to rob a bank and it's not the first time she's been a suspect.
In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Grand County commissioners demanded answers after a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico was returned.
A husband and wife who owned a heating and plumbing business in Estes Park and later turned to financial planning for clients nationwide are accused of hiding millions of dollars from the federal government through a tax fraud conspiracy.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
Ray Andrew Walters has no fixed address, according to police, but is believed to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. He was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failure to register as a sex offender.
A grand jury in Colorado indicted two suspected leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua on Thursday in connection with a series of crimes in the state.
In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Grand County commissioners demanded answers after a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico was returned.
A husband and wife who owned a heating and plumbing business in Estes Park and later turned to financial planning for clients nationwide are accused of hiding millions of dollars from the federal government through a tax fraud conspiracy.
Ray Andrew Walters has no fixed address, according to police, but is believed to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. He was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failure to register as a sex offender.
A grand jury in Colorado indicted two suspected leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua on Thursday in connection with a series of crimes in the state.
Two people in Northern Colorado made a lucky escape after their small plane crashed into a field on Saturday morning.
Businesses are feeling the impact of the warm weather and lack of snow. From ski resorts to local bars, many are feeling the pressure.
In anticipation of frigid temperatures moving into Colorado this weekend, city and county officials in several areas have activated Cold Weather Shelter Plans.
Commissioners in Grand County are protesting to Gov. Jared Polis after the return of a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico.
What if you could buy a house in Colorado for just $5? A new company is working to make that a reality, starting with a home in Denver. Earlier this year, Jason Graf and Sam Cogan launched their new startup, FulHouse Inc. The company operates a sweepstakes model in which, instead of one buyer paying the full cost of a home, the price is split among thousands of entrants, each paying a few dollars to enter. At the end of the sweepstakes period, they hope the home will be paid in full, and one lucky winner will receive it at a fraction of the cost.
Beginning in 2026, the Aurora Service Center for Adams County Human Services will no longer be in operation. The center, located on Chambers Road, offers multiple services, including food, medical and cash assistance as well as employment and workforce services. Adams County announced on Tuesday that the center will cease issuing EBT cards at noon on Dec. 3 and will be closed beginning Jan. 1.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
The Denver Broncos have a good chance to become AFC West division champions for the first time since 2015, and it could happen as soon as Saturday evening.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.