Frankie Stone, 23, from Bristol, shed four stone using Mounjaro but found the appetite-suppressing effects spoiled her festive celebrations. Discover her story and the side effects she experienced.
New figures reveal a devastating shortfall in the rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, with experts warning current plans are insufficient to change the course of the pandemic.
Devastating cuts to international health funding are shaking HIV care to its core, with reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis of the crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Seth Showalter reveals how he overcame shame after an HIV diagnosis, marking World AIDS Day. He highlights modern treatment and the fight against stigma. Read his powerful story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils £170 million HIV action plan with opt-out testing in A&E departments and home test kits via NHS App to end transmissions by 2030.
Keir Starmer announces a £170m action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, featuring home testing and opt-out screening in A&E. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils a new £170 million HIV action plan, aiming to make England the first country to end new HIV transmissions and tackle persistent stigma.
A groundbreaking £5 million trial will allow people in England to order HIV testing kits via the NHS App, with results delivered securely to their phones. This initiative aims to increase testing accessibility and combat stigma.
Brian David Steckel spoke lucidly for minutes after his lethal injection, raising questions about the execution protocol. Witnesses reported convulsions and machine clicks.
Clayton Lockett's botched lethal injection in Oklahoma took 43 minutes, covering the chamber in blood and sparking a national debate on execution methods. Read the full investigation.
The US State Department has reportedly instructed staff to cease public promotion of World Aids Day, marking a significant policy shift in the global fight against HIV/Aids.
The US State Department has halted its World AIDS Day commemorations, a tradition since 1993. Discover the implications for global HIV funding and awareness.
A new monthly injection, Tezepelumab, enabled 90% of severe asthma patients to reduce daily steroids in a major UK trial. Discover this life-changing treatment.
Groundbreaking UK-led trial reveals a monthly injection allows severe asthma patients to stop or drastically reduce steroid medication, transforming treatment options.
The Independent urges the UK government to protect HIV/Aids funding as cuts plunge global care into crisis. Sign our petition to save lives and prevent a pandemic resurgence.
A $7bn funding shortfall for the Global Fund puts 23 million lives at risk from HIV, TB, and malaria. The UK and US have reduced their pledges. Urgent action is needed to bridge the gap.
Critical $6.7bn funding gap for Global Fund puts HIV, TB and malaria progress at risk as key donors withhold pledges. Urgent action needed to prevent resurgence.
A new at-home injection for a rare heart condition, transthyretin amyloidosis, has been approved for NHS use in England and Wales, offering hope to 1,500 patients.
Richard Barry Randolph executed for 1988 rape and murder of convenience store manager Minnie Ruth McCollum. The brutal crime occurred during attempted robbery.
Richard Barry Randolph faces lethal injection for the 1988 murder of his former boss, marking Florida's record 17th execution this year. Discover the details of the case and the state's unprecedented use of capital punishment.
Boots rolls out a new private Vitamin B12 injection service across the UK to combat fatigue and treat deficiencies. Book now for a health boost.
Oklahoma death row inmate Tremane Wood was found unconscious in his cell hours after his sentence was commuted. Read the full story of this dramatic turn of events.
Campaigners warn UK's 15% reduction to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria undermines its legacy and could cost lives. Urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to show leadership at November summit.
Stephen Bryant executed by firing squad for 2004 triple murder. The 44-year-old becomes third person executed this way in South Carolina this year. Read the full details.
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina for 2004 triple murder. Explore the controversial method's history and the details of the case.
Harold Wayne Nichols, on Tennessee's death row, petitions Governor Bill Lee for clemency weeks before his scheduled execution. His legal team cites his remorse and rehabilitation.
Texas executes convicted killer Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 murder of Bridget Townsend after controversial last-minute appeals fail. His final statement expressed love and gratitude.
An American traveller files a $2 million lawsuit against EgyptAir after claiming he was injected with a hypodermic needle during a flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and potential HIV and hepatitis exposure.
Stephen Bryant has been executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 1994 murder of a convenience store clerk, marking the state's first execution in over a decade amid ongoing death penalty debates.
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering deployment could trigger catastrophic climate consequences, calling for urgent international governance.