PrEP – Preventing HIV With One Pill A Day
Normally, you take medicine when you have an infection. But now you can take medicine to prevent an infection – specifically HIV.
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Normally, you take medicine when you have an infection. But now you can take medicine to prevent an infection – specifically HIV.
Don't be surprised at your next annual checkup if your doctor says she's giving you an HIV test.
Jairo Farinas had a big scare not long ago – he thought he may have contracted HIV.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County and ArtServe has announced a winner in its "Art to End AIDS" public mural project.
It's World AIDS Day. A day to remember those who we've lost to crippling disease. It's also a time when everyone can reflect on how far the fight against HIV and AIDS has progressed.
Focus' Rudabeh Shahbazi talks with CBS4's Investigative Reporter Michele Gillen and special guest Ramona Miller.
Looking into a reflection of her own eyes, Kyla Massey sees a tormented soul. A spirit crushed under the weight of memories of the sex acts she was forced to perform. How many men did the 26-year-old have to service on just one typical day?
The man who upped the price of a lifesaving drug by more than 4,000 percent is now back-tracking a bit.
More than 1.2 million people within the United States are living with HIV.
Miami has the highest rate of newly reported HIV cases in the country, an increased risk of unplanned teen pregnancies for Blacks and Hispanics, and the highest rate of uninsured people statewide.
Since 1995, the Campbell Foundation in Fort Lauderdale has helped discover better treatments for people with HIV, and funds research towards a cure for HIV.
Police say they have busted a pharmaceutical drug ring making millions of dollars in South Florida. The crime could potentially put any of us in danger when we purchase drugs at a pharmacy.
When the Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in a Monroe County case next week, it will consider what might seem a bizarre question: What is the definition of sexual intercourse?
Less than three months after Florida voters narrowly rejected a plan to legalize medical marijuana, a Republican senator Monday filed a bill that would allow patients to get pot if they suffer from diseases such as cancer, AIDS, epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.
Less than three months after Florida voters narrowly rejected a plan to legalize medical marijuana, a Republican senator Monday filed a bill that would allow patients to get pot if they suffer from diseases such as cancer, AIDS, epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.
December 1st, every year since 1988, is World AIDS Day—a day which gives people the chance to show their support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died.
Gov. Rick Scott and Sen. Rene Garcia presented the University of Miami with a check for $1 million for HIV/AIDS research Monday morning.
The man said to be the mastermind of one of the largest fraud schemes in Florida was sentenced Friday.
The University of Miami's Dr. Margaret Fischl struggled against tears Friday as she mourned the loss of a long-time friend and colleague, and recounted his herculean efforts in the battle against HIV/AIDS.
The lead defendant in one of South Florida's biggest and longest-running fraud cases has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
Advertisements are big business during the biggest football game of the year. Sunday night's Super Bowl telecast drew 111.5 million viewers, the most watched television event in U.S. history.
A preliminary lab study suggests an experimental drug developed to treat epilepsy may be able to block the AIDS virus. Now researchers are eager to try it in people.
Reigning Wimbledon women's champion Marion Bartoli and former champion Venus Williams are teaming up to take on music legend Sir Elton John and former U.S. Open men's champion Andy Roddick in a charity battle of the sexes match.
In observance of National HIV Testing Day on Thursday, the Florida Department of Health is offering free rapid HIV testing in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
A baby born with the AIDS virus has been cured with aggressive treatment in Mississippi, and that's generating a huge reaction in South Florida.
The victim was later identified as Jerry Capo, of DeBary.
Florida will require students to learn about alleged human rights abuses and drug trafficking under Maduro as part of expanded "History of Communism" lessons.
The windy conditions will make conditions dangerous at the beach and on the water.
The incident was reported on the on-ramp to the Florida's Turnpike northbound from Hollywood Boulevard in Broward.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
The victim was later identified as Jerry Capo, of DeBary.
Florida will require students to learn about alleged human rights abuses and drug trafficking under Maduro as part of expanded "History of Communism" lessons.
The windy conditions will make conditions dangerous at the beach and on the water.
The incident was reported on the on-ramp to the Florida's Turnpike northbound from Hollywood Boulevard in Broward.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
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.
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
Luna said she expects Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to be the next member who either resigns or gets expelled.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.