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Condoms No Longer Allowed As Evidence In San Francisco Prostitution Cases
After pressure from human rights organizations and health officials, a decision was made by the San Francisco’s District Attorney to no longer allow condoms as evidence in cases of prostitution.
Santa Cruz Needle Exchange Program Draws Criticism
A controversial needle exchange program has Santa Cruz residents expressing outrage and frustration and has come under fire by those who say it needs better monitoring.
SF Supervisor Calls For Restoration Of HIV/AIDS Funding After Sequester
San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener called for a restoration in cuts to critical health programs that identify and treat people with HIV and AIDS.
Stanford Researchers Create HIV-Resistant Cells, May Lead To Gene Therapy
Stanford researchers have developed T-cells capable in a laboratory setting of resisting HIV, a breakthrough that could pave the way for a possible gene therapy which would be able to stop the virus that causes AIDS.
Report: Some Dietary Supplements Illegally Labeled
Dozens of weight loss and immune system supplements on the market are illegally labeled and lack the recommended scientific evidence to back up their purported health claims, government investigators warn in a new review of the $20 billion supplement industry.
SF Public Defender Worried Prostitutes Skip Condom Use Over Prosecution Fears
San Francisco’s Public Defender is raising concerns about condoms being used as evidence in prostitution cases and wonders if sex workers are practicing safe sex.
Community Corner: Feeding AIDS Patients From Sonoma To Africa
A local Bay Area nonprofit, dedicated to serving those affected with AIDS, is raising funds to help AIDS orphans in Africa.
FDA Approves Foster City Company’s Pill To Help Prevent HIV
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, a milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.
East Oakland Pharmacy Part Of Pilot Program Offering Free HIV Tests
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is rolling out a pilot program to offer HIV tests at neighborhood pharmacies, including one in East Oakland.
SF Mayor Lee Urged To Restore HIV/AIDS Funding Cut By Feds
San Francisco supervisors joined HIV/AIDS health care providers and advocates on the steps of City Hall to call on Mayor Ed Lee to restore funding cut by the federal government.
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