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  • Shedding light on HIV and AIDS in Louisiana Play Video

    April 4, 2013 4:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Today the director of the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two, or HAART, helped shed some light on the disease. Executive Director Timothy Young talked about why Baton Rouge leads the country in cases per capita. He says one reason why it's high is because these... more »
  • Gates' new cause

    March 25, 2013 7:44 PM

    Billionaire Bill Gates has a new project for his foundation. It's improving condoms to help stop the spread of AIDS. Now, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is accepting applications for its Grand Challenges Explorations. That initiative gives out grants of up to a 100-thousand dollars to anyone who has... more »
  • Baby born with HIV apparently cured

    March 4, 2013 7:33 AM

    WASHINGTON - There's promising news in the search for better ways to fight pediatric AIDS. Scientists say a baby born with HIV appears to have been cured thanks to faster and stronger treatment than is usual for newborns. The child is now 2½ and has been off HIV... more »
  • Congress- nude protest

    November 27, 2012 7:36 PM

    Three women who took their clothes off in Congress to protest potential cuts in HIV programs were arrested. They said they wanted to highlight the "naked truth" and linked arms with four men who also stripped down as part of the protest. The women had the words "AIDS cuts kill"... more »
  • AIDS activist: Government needs to be more inolved Play Video

    November 1, 2012 5:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE- AIDS cases are on the rise nationwide, and Baton Rouge continues to rank number-one in the U. S. for cases per capita. Some are asking why more isn't being done on the governmental level to deal with the crisis. A.J. Johnson, founder of the Baton Rouge AIDS... more »
  • Gov't: says only 1 in 4 have HIV under control

    July 27, 2012 11:01 AM

    WASHINGTON- New government data shows only a quarter of Americans with the AIDS virus have the infection under control. Young people and blacks are least likely to get effective care. That's slightly lower than previous estimates, and means more than 800,000 people aren't benefiting from life-saving drugs that also would... more »
  • Texas group aids in search of missing student

    July 16, 2012 2:38 PM

    LAFAYETTE - A Texas-based organization that helps search for missing people has been involved in the search for a missing Lafayette college student who is feared dead. Texas Equusearch came to Acadiana last week to assist local authorities with the search for Mickey Shunick. Tim Miller, director of the Houston-based... more »
  • FDA approves first rapid, take home HIV test

    July 3, 2012 11:28 AM

    WASHINGTON- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes. The OraQuick test from Orasure is designed to detect the presence of HIV using a mouth swab within 20 minutes.... more »
  • Free, confidential HIV testing in Baton Rouge today

    June 27, 2012 4:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's National HIV Testing Day, and the Baton Rouge AIDS Society wants to provide the opportunity for people to take part. The society is offering free and confidential testing until midnight tonight. It's the eighth year they have held the testing, and their goal is to... more »
  • Mich. wildfire stabilizes, rain aids control work

    May 27, 2012 12:01 PM

    NEWBERRY, Mich.- Rain is lending a hand to crew members who are battling a wildfire that has consumed 31.6 square miles of forest in the eastern port of Michigan's sparsely populated Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Sunday that the fire near Newberry is about 47 percent... more »
  • FDA favors first drug for HIV prevention

    May 8, 2012 11:16 AM

    WASHINGTON- Federal drug regulators affirmed that a landmark study showing that a popular HIV-fighting pill already on the market can also help people avoid contracting the virus that causes AIDS in the first place. The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting Thursday to discuss whether Truvada should... more »
  • Baton Rouge AIDS rate number 1 in the nation Play Video

    March 15, 2012 9:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge metro area now ranks number one in a not-so desirable group: cities with the highest AIDS cases per capita. According to the CDC, 33 out of every 100,000 people in Baton Rouge have AIDS. The city ranked number 2 in most recent years. ... more »
  • SU to hold national black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

    February 1, 2012 3:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Southern University HIV/AIDS Prevention Program in the Center for Social Research will be observing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. There will be lectures, demonstrations and powerful testimonials at the free event set for Tuesday, February 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Royal... more »
  • Baton Rouge ranks 2nd again in rate of AIDS cases

    May 17, 2011 3:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The latest data shows that for the second year in a row, the Baton Rouge metropolitan area ranked second in the nation in the rate of AIDS cases. According to 2009 data released recently by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate is... more »
  • Local reaction to UN's goal to end AIDS

    April 8, 2011 5:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The United Nations has set a long term goal to eradicate AIDS by aiming for zero new HIV infections, and AIDS related deaths. That's a tall order, especially in Baton Rouge. Dr. Rani Whitfield said even if there was a cure the goal set by the... more »
  • Gene Therapy offers Hope in Cure for AIDS

    February 28, 2011 7:17 PM

    Scientists say they used genetic engineering in six patients to develop blood cells that are resistant to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. They report encouraging results in an experiment that deletes a gene that allows the virus to infect blood cells. The concept is based on a... more »
  • Study: 1 in 5 urban gay and bisexual men have HIV

    September 23, 2010 11:30 AM

    A government study found one in five sexually active gay and bisexual men is infected with HIV, and nearly half of those infected don't know they have the disease. The study is considered the largest to look at urban gay and bisexual men at high risk for HIV, the... more »
  • AIDS cases increasing in BR

    July 6, 2010 5:13 PM

    Education is said to be the key in reducing the Baton Rouge area's number two ranking in AIDS cases. News 2's Michael Shingleton talked to a man who's lived with AIDS for years and says it's all about knowing your status. more »
  • Baton Rouge ranks 2nd in AIDS cases, nationwide

    July 4, 2010 2:59 PM

    Bad news for Baton Rouge. The capitol city ranks second in the nation in AIDS cases, and just behind in the number three slot, is New Orleans. The rankings are based on 2008 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Last year, the Baton Rouge... more »
  • 2 Your Health for Feb. 15

    February 15, 2010 5:38 PM

    A drug that may slow the progression of HIV, mercury in canned tuna, and health risks linked to smoking pipes and cigars are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »
  • Funds for HIV/AIDS testing in La. fall short

    December 1, 2009 5:52 PM

    "Get Tested" is the mantra of a Baton Rouge group trying to raise awareness about the AIDS virus. Baton Rouge ranks third, nationwide, for AIDS in large metropolitan areas. 240 of almost 900 new AIDS cases state-wide are from the Baton Rouge area. Baton Rouge also accounts for almost 300... more »
  • 2 Your Health for Dec. 1

    December 1, 2009 5:47 PM

    AIDS awareness, bacteria in chicken, and how to much exercise can put you at risk for osteoarthritis are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »
  • S. Africa makes changes to AIDS policies on World Aids Day

    December 1, 2009 9:50 AM

    On World Aids Day, the President of South Africa has announced an eagerly awaited shift in the country's AIDS policies. More people live with AIDS there than in any other country. South Africa will treat all HIV-positive babies and expand testing. After a plea from President Jacob Zuma, the... more »
  • Serena Williams to play in La. benefit

    October 20, 2009 5:57 AM

    Serena Williams will take part in a benefit in Louisiana to raise money for AIDS charities. Williams will join other current and former tennis stars including Andy Roddick and Anna Kournikova. The fundraiser is set for Dec. 8 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The sponsor is the Elton... more »

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