US HIV travel ban lifted as Bush signs new AIDS bill
US President Bush has signed a new law lifting a ban on HIV positive people from entering the United States and signed new legislation to fight Aids in the developing world.
Transsexual gene identified by scientists
A gene variant has been identified that could explain female-to-male transexuality.
Gay man re-elected chair of Royal College of Nursing Congress
The world's largest trade union for nurses, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has re-elected a gay man as the Chair of the RCN's Annual Congress for a further two years.
Customs discover lube shipments are actually steroids
Australian Customs officers have broken a drugs ring where shipments of performance enhancing steroids where disguised as 'gay lube oil.'
Lesbian couple both gave birth to twins on same day
A lesbian couple who welcomed four new babies to their family on the same day are enjoying life as the proud parents of quads.
Gay civil rights group urges President Bush to overturn HIV+ ban
An American group that defends the civil rights of LGBT people and those living with HIV has urged President George W Bush to end the ban on visitors and immigrants who are HIV+.
HIV drugs extend life by more than a decade
A Bristol University study of more than 43,000 people living with HIV has found that better treatments increase their life expectancy by 13 years.
HIV vacccine trial cancelled because of safety concerns
A research trial for the PAVE-100 AIDS vaccine planned in the U.S. has been cancelled over concerns that additional research is needed to prove the vaccine is safe.
HIV symptoms not being diagnosed properly claims charity
People showing the symptoms of early-stage HIV infection are routinely being misdiagnosed by doctors, according to a report by the National AIDS Trust.
Concern for AIDS experts detained in Iran
Two brothers who are pioneers in the prevention of HIV transmission in Iran have been held by the authorities without charge for nearly a month.
Campaigning MEP delighted at US vote to remove HIV+ travel ban
A Liberal Democrat politician who led a campaign for the abolition of a ban on HIV+ travellers to the US has said she is "delighted" that the Senate has voted to end the current restrictions.
US Senate votes to remove ban on HIV+ travellers
The United States Senate has approved a new bill that includes clauses that will end the effective ban on HIV+ people visiting the country.
New campaign encourages mums to help their kids come out
A new anti-homophobia campaign is targeting working class mothers in the belief they "act as the catalyst for change" in the family unit.
Plan to name AIDS bill after homophobe is "bizarre"
He backed the ban on HIV+ people entering the United States and slammed the government for spending money on a "disease transmitted by people deliberately engaging in unnatural acts."
Gay men at risk from Hep C
The "Hep C" virus, which is transmitted through bodily fluids and displays few symptoms, is an "increasing problem" for gay men.
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