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.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to welcome "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" to the Buell Theatre.
Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.
Three houses were evacuated when a fire damaged at least two homes.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has approved a fish salvage at Antero Reservoir due to drought conditions.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day across Colorado as a dangerous combination of hot, dry, and windy weather creates critical fire weather conditions and the potential for rapid wildfire spread.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to welcome "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" to the Buell Theatre.
Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.
Three houses were evacuated when a fire damaged at least two homes.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has approved a fish salvage at Antero Reservoir due to drought conditions.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to welcome "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" to the Buell Theatre. The show, which plays the Buell May 30 through June 21, assures to bring the wizarding world to life on stage.
Three houses were evacuated when a fire damaged at least two homes.
Dr. Abby Barnes, OBGYN from HCA HealthONE, talks about how C-section births differ from vaginal births and what parents can do to prepare.
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
A Red Flag Warning leads to high fire danger, strong winds for potentially dangerous conditions in southern Colorado.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
It's been a complete season of dominance for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets will play a regular-season game in Mexico next season. It will be against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 7 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
With three weeks left in the legislative session, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a bill titled the "No Kings Act."
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
A program in Colorado is shaping the next generation of builders, designers, and engineers.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.