STDs doubled in Britain among middle-aged
LONDON, June 30 (UPI) -- In Britain, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases was highest among women ages 45 to 54, but highest among men age 55 to 60, researchers said.
Sex partners link trust with low STD risk
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30 (UPI) -- People often determine a sexual partner's risk for sexually transmitted disease by how long they have known each other, Canadian researchers said.
Elton John ball filled with jewels, celebs
LONDON, June 28 (UPI) -- British singer Elton John says he's happy with the success of his White Tie & Tiara Ball, which drew scores of celebrities and jewel-laden notables.
Winehouse performs at Mandela concert
LONDON, June 28 (UPI) -- Singer Amy Winehouse, who was recently hospitalized for nearly a week, performed Friday at a London concert celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday.
Report: Oprah, Bill not friendly at party
LONDON, June 27 (UPI) -- Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton didn't seem like they were on good terms at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in London, a source told the New York Daily News.
NYC seeks HIV-testing of all Bronx adults
NEW YORK, June 26 (UPI) -- The New York City Health Department launched a plan Thursday to have all Bronx residents tested for HIV during the next three years.
Homeless man gets prison for Bush threats
TAMPA, Fla., June 25 (UPI) -- A homeless Florida man has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for making threats against President George Bush.
Unsafe sex in the city at high rate
NEW YORK, June 25 (UPI) -- Rates of unsafe sexual behavior, particularly among men who have sex with men, continue at a high rate in New York City, officials said.
Patients receive false positive HIV tests
NEW YORK, June 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Health has confirmed hundreds of people were falsely informed they tested positive for HIV at New York clinics.
Six receive Medals of Freedom
WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- Two doctors, a general, a judge, a university president and the family of a Holocaust survivor-turned-U.S. congressman received U.S. Medals of Freedom Thursday.
Protein can predict rate of HIV infection
SAN ANTONIO, June 18 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've found a protein that can predict Alzheimer's disease and the rate of progression of the human immunodeficiency virus.
HIV screens cost-effective in older adults
DURHAM, N.C., June 17 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest screening most adults ages 55 to 75 for human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, since many seniors are sexually active.
AIDS vitamin testing outlawed in S. Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 14 (UPI) -- A South African judge has banned unapproved trials involving vitamin treatments for AIDS, officials say.
Four charged in $110M healthcare scam
WASHINGTON, June 11 (UPI) -- Three Miami brothers and a physician's assistant were charged in a $110 million HIV infusion fraud scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.
Medal of Freedom recipients announced
WASHINGTON, June 11 (UPI) -- The White House announced Wednesday the six Americans U.S. President George W. Bush will honor with the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week.
Ugandan governor urged to dismiss charges
KAMPALA, Uganda, June 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. human rights advocacy group is urging Ugandan officials to dismiss charges against three sexual rights activists arrested during a demonstration.
Giants star stung by failed charity effort
ATLANTA, June 10 (UPI) -- A New York Giants football star and his brother say they've learned lessons about the pitfalls of starting a charity after losing thousands of dollars.
Woman can sue ex-husband for HIV fraud
LOS ANGELES, June 10 (UPI) -- A California court has approved for trial a case in which a wife is suing her ex-husband for allegedly giving her HIV after assuring her he was virus free.
U.N. report: Culture affects HIV spread
UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 9 (UPI) -- Cultural factors in Africa, such as wife inheritance, need to be addressed if HIV prevention is to be more effective, U.N. officials said.
26 percent of NYC has genital herpes
NEW YORK, June 9 (UPI) -- Twenty-six percent of New York City residents have genital herpes, compared to 19 percent nationally, New York health officials say.
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