February 29 2008 1:00 AM ET
Google Health Won't Have Ads
Google Inc. won't sell ads to support a new Internet service that stores personal medical information, CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday in the search giant's first detailed comments about a venture that has raised privacy concerns.
February 29 2008 1:00 AM ET
Syphilis Jumps 60% in NYC, Mostly Among Gay, Bisexual Men
The New York City Department of Health is reporting a 60% increase in the number of syphilis cases in 2007 over the previous year in 2006, with much of that growth occurring in gay and bisexual men, according to an article in the Gay City News. "Whichever way you choose to spotlight it or put your magnifying glass on it, syphilis is increasing in New York City," Dr. Susan Blank, assistant health commissioner, told GCN.
February 28 2008 1:00 AM ET
House Panel Approves Increase in Global AIDS Spending
A committee in the House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to more than triple spending for a U.S. global AIDS program that has proven to be one of the Bush administration's most successful and popular foreign policy initiatives. The Foreign Affairs Committee's voice vote on the plan to approve spending of an average $10 billion annually over the next five years came hours after lawmakers and the White House reached a compromise on some of the policy issues, including spending amounts on abstinence programs, that had held up action on the legislation.
February 27 2008 1:00 AM ET
N.J. Needle Exchange Slow to Reach Addicts
New Jersey has become the last state where intravenous drug users can legally get clean needles, but two of the state's three needle exchanges are struggling to get clients.
February 23 2008 1:00 AM ET
Dallas Repaying Feds for Misusing HIV Education Money
The Dallas Independent School District has been ordered by a judge to repay the federal government $336,000 for misusing grant money that was supposed to be geared toward HIV education programs.
February 22 2008 1:00 AM ET
Does It Come in Pink or Blue?
Sweden, a champion of gender equality, plans to introduce unisex underwear for hospital patients in a move designed to save both money and space, the project leader said Thursday.
February 22 2008 1:00 AM ET
South Africa Announces Increase in AIDS Funds
South Africa's finance minister said Wednesday the government will spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars over the next three years to double the number of people receiving AIDS medication.
February 20 2008 1:00 AM ET
Study: Gel Fails to Stop HIV Infection
The first anti-AIDS vaginal gel to make it through late-stage testing failed to stop HIV infection in a study of 6,000 South African women, disappointed researchers announced Monday. The study was marred by low use of the gel, which could have undermined results, they said. Women used it less than half the number of times they had sex, and only 10% said they used it every time as directed. Scientists are still analyzing the results to see if this made a difference. They also plan more tests on a revamped gel containing an AIDS drug that they hope will work better.
February 15 2008 1:00 AM ET
Brazil: HIV-Positive Need to Seek Earlier Treatment
Brazil plans to set up diagnostic centers in remote areas and increase advertising campaigns to get people with HIV/AIDS to seek treatment sooner, health authorities said Thursday.
February 14 2008 1:00 AM ET
NYC Department of Health Distributes New Condom
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene plans to distribute millions of condoms on Valentine's Day in different locations throughout the city, including Times Square and areas in Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn.
