Vaccine cuts risk of HIV infection 'by a third'
Researchers have found that a combination of two experimental HIV vaccines cut infection rates by one third. The seven-year trial, carried out in Thailand on 16,000 people, is the first to cut infection rates.
Survey: Two-thirds of gay men have had an HIV test
Research has suggested that two in three gay men have been tested for HIV, a number which has risen since 2002. However, it also found that almost half of men having casual sex in the last year never discuss HIV status with partners.
Stonewall health campaign urges 'Love your inner lesbian'
A new poster campaign from gay rights charity Stonewall is urging lesbians and bisexual women to take better care of their health and 'love their inner lesbian'.
Australia's HIV rates lowest for ten years
Rates of HIV infections in Australia are at their lowest level in ten years, according to new official figures. However, experts have urged caution, saying the change may be due to new data collation methods.
German HIV advert uses Hitler lookalike
A German HIV prevention ad uses the images of famous dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and Saddam Hussein to support the message: "AIDS is a mass murderer".
GlaxoSmithKline urged to share HIV patents
GlaxoSmithKline, the UK's largest drugs company, has been asked to pool its patents for HIV medication in order to save lives in developing countries.
Exclusive: Metropolitan police urges gays to report domestic violence
The Metropolitan Police Service is calling for more LGBT people to report domestic violence, saying that it is hugely underreported. PinkNews.co.uk spoke to DCI Gerry Campbell of the Met's violent crimes division on why LGBT victims should come forward.
Councillor reveals his HIV status at Manchester Pride
A Manchester councillor revealed he was HIV positive in front of thousands of people at the city's Pride event last weekend. Paul Fairweather made the announcement during a vigil for those who have died after contracting the virus.
Comment: HIV charity answers back
In the last month, PinkNews.co.uk has published a number of articles on HIV awareness. One of these, by Gary Leigh, attacked HIV charities, claiming they have not done enough to prevent a rise in infection rates.
Lesbian parents now permitted to be named on birth certificates
From today, lesbian couples who have children through fertility treatment can be named on birth certificates. Previously, only the birth mother could be named as a parent.
Indian cabinet could report next week on legalisation of gay sex
The Indian government could give its official response to a court ruling that decriminalised homosexual acts as early as next week.
THT wins £432,000 lottery grant for teen sexual health counselling
Terrence Higgins Trust has been awarded £432,000 by the Big Lottery Fund’s Young People’s Fund to offer sexual health counselling to 10 – 18 year olds in London.
Report: HIV having little impact on gay men's ability to work
A survey of 1,800 gay men living with HIV has explored their working experiences. The National AIDS Trust research shows that the health effects of HIV are having little impact on gay men’s ability to work.
Gay legal group calls for an end to America's HIV travel ban
Lambda Legal, a group that pursues litigation in support of LGBT rights, has called on the US government to end a ban on living with HIV from travelling to or taking residence in the country.
Lord Mandelson 'proud to be an NHS patient' after prostate op
The most powerful gay man in Britain is recovering well after an operation on his prostate. Lord Mandelson underwent surgery at St Mary's Hospital in London on Friday.
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