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.
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media. But one thing it's good at is harnessing the power of community. And that's what one Colorado creator has done to help one of Colorado's trails.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
A Castle Rock woman was recently sent to prison for handling almost $3.5 million gained by overseas operatives through romance scams - after she had lost a large amount of her own money to the scam herself.
Smoke was visible across much of the Denver metro area Sunday morning as municipal fire agencies were called in to help firefighters on the Buckley Space Force Base combat a small brush fire.
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media. But one thing it's good at is harnessing the power of community. And that's what one Colorado creator has done to help one of Colorado's trails.
A Castle Rock woman was recently sent to prison for handling almost $3.5 million gained by overseas operatives through romance scams - after she had lost a large amount of her own money to the scam herself.
Smoke was visible across much of the Denver metro area Sunday morning as municipal fire agencies were called in to help firefighters on the Buckley Space Force Base combat a small brush fire.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
A veteran embarked on an unusual 20 mile walk in an effort to boost the spirits TSA workers who have been working under difficult circumstances for more than a month.
Learn about the women taking the pitch, how the team came to be and how the state and soccer community is rallying around them. See how the NWSL's latest expansion team came together in just over a year as the team looks ahead to its first home game.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
On Saturday, thousands of "No Kings" protests took place across the country, including in Colorado. Activists took to the streets in protest against President Donald Trump and his administration's policies.
Denver Summit FC and Washington Spirit both went scoreless in the game at Empower Field at Mile High that shattered the NWSL attendance record.
Joe Ruch is tracking two storms this week in Denver
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
The first player to sign on to Denver Summit FC says taking the leap was an easy decision.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The vice chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
An unlikely duo in Colorado has a common goal to fix a system they say is failing victims, defendants and the public.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.