AFP - Up to 10,000 people die of cancer every year in England because they are diagnosed too late, a top government health official said on Monday.

AFP - A prostitute born and brought up in Karachi’s Napier Road red-light district, Shumaila never heard about HIV and AIDS until recently. Today, she carries condoms but clients refuse to wear them.

AP - People infected with the virus that causes AIDS should start treatment earlier than currently recommended, the World Health Organization said Monday.

Reuters - Countries should phase out the use of Stavudine, the most widespread antiretroviral, because of “long-term, irreversible” side-effects in HIV patients including wasting and a nerve disorder, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

AFP - Tiny magnetic discs just a millionth of a metre in diameter could be used to used to kill cancer cells, according to a study published on Sunday.

AFP - Several hundred hardline Muslim protestors staged rallies in Indonesia Sunday to urge the government to prevent the spread of HIV by implementing Islamic law.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it’s a
difficult task to inform friends and family.

Reuters - People who work in detergent factories are at increased risk of developing respiratory problems, including asthma, probably from exposure to chemicals contained in detergent, two new studies hint.

Reuters - People in China living with HIV and AIDS face widespread discrimination and stigma, with even medical workers sometimes refusing to touch them, according to a U.N. survey released on Friday.

Reuters - In people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, high-risk behavior, HIV infection itself, as well as late initiation and early discontinuation of anti-HIV therapy all contribute to substantial decreases in life expectancy, United States researchers report.