Health-Related News

Here are the latest news stories from the National Prevention Information Network, the reference, referral, and distribution service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis. NPIN shares information and resources on education and prevention, research findings, and trends among users. Please select a title below to read a full news article.

• CALIFORNIA: Curtains Up on STDs: Medical Group Gets Info About Sensitive Issues Out Through Theater
• CANADA: Head-to-Head Comparison of Accuracy of a Rapid Point-of-Care HIV Test with Oral Versus Whole-Blood Specimens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• FLORIDA: 'Silence Is Death' Highlights Link Between Churches and Rise in Local African-American HIV Rates
• FLORIDA: Afternoon Ceremony, Evening Candle Lighting Highlight National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Feb. 7 in Broward
• NEW YORK: AIDS Care Recognized for Patient Care
• NEW YORK: Late-Night Soccer to Promote AIDS Awareness
• SOUTH DAKOTA: South Dakota House Panel OKs AIDS Testing of Prostitutes
• UNITED STATES: Coming Soon: Over-the-Counter Oral AIDS Test
• UNITED STATES: New Vaccine Recommendations for Boys and Diabetics