HIV
NIA pegs UND researchers to pursue possible HIV–Alzheimer’s connection
The National Institute on Aging seeks to spur the research of two scientists at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Xuesong Chen, Ph.D., and Jonathan D. Geiger, Ph.D...
Posted on 8/13/12 at 9:14 AM
National HIV Testing Day
In observance of National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, the North Dakota Department of Health urges people at risk for HIV/AIDS to get tested. An estimated 1 million people in the United States are ...
Posted on 6/23/10 at 10:01 AM
12-year-old HIV-leukemia patient receives rare transplant; doctors hope patient will be cured
Doctors at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital are hoping a bone marrow transplant will cure a boy diagnosed with HIV and leukemia.By Associated Press , April 24, 2013
HIV cases rise in Minnesota in 2012 
Minnesota health officials say the number of HIV cases reported to the state increased 8 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year. The Department of Health says 315 new cases of the virus that causes AIDS were reported last year, compared to 292 new cases in 2011.
By Associated Press , April 23, 2013
10 Things to Know for Monday 
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday
By Associated Press , March 03, 2013
Scientists say baby born with HIV apparently cured 
By Lauran Neergaard , March 03, 2013
HIV support group plans East Grand Forks picnic 
A support group for people living with HIV/AIDS is hosting its first get together at noon Sept. 29 in Sherlock Park in East Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , September 05, 2012
More teens using condoms over past two decades
Today, four of every 10 new HIV infections occur in people younger than 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and the teen years, just as many youths become sexually active, are key for getting across the safe-sex message.By Lauran Neergaard , July 30, 2012
FDA OKs HIV home tests, Grand Forks weighs in 
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes.
By Pamela Knudson , July 09, 2012
East Grand Forks support group forms for those living with HIV/AIDS
By Pamela Knudson , May 06, 2012
Minnesota sees fewer number of new HIV cases in 2011
The Minnesota Department of Health says the state saw a drop in the number of new HIV cases reported in 2011, but there were increases in HIV cases in some communities.By Associated Press , April 30, 2012
Obama speaks out on AIDS: 'We can beat this disease'
By Julie Pace , December 01, 2011
New HIV infections in U.S. hold steady at 50,000
The number of Americans newly infected with the AIDS virus each year has been holding steady at about 50,000, according to a government report released today.By Stephanie Nano , August 03, 2011
India health minister draws outrage after calling homosexuality 'disease'
Roughly 2.5 million Indians have HIV, making it the country with the largest number of people living with the virus in Asia. So, it made almost immediate news Tuesday when India's health minister derided homosexuality as an unnatural "disease" from the West at an HIV/AIDS conference. The comments drew outrage Tuesday from a U.N. official and activists who said the comments set back campaigns for gay rights and against HIV.By Muneeza Naqvi , July 05, 2011
AIDS at 30: Killer has been tamed, but not conquered
By Tony Pugh , June 04, 2011
Earlier HIV therapy protects against virus spread
Treating HIV right away, before patients are too sick, dramatically lowers their chances of spreading the AIDS virus to a sexual partner, says a major international study that may convince more doctors to offer medication sooner.By Lauran Neergaard , May 12, 2011
Minnesota records fewer new HIV/AIDS cases 
But number is still above 10-year averageMinnesota recorded about 11 percent fewer new HIV/AIDS cases in 2010 than in 2009, but state health authorities caution that the number of new cases last year still exceeded the 10-year average.
By Chuck Haga , April 27, 2011
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