It's been a week rife with reminders that it's still no time to be complacent about HIV/AIDS, and a new report from the CDC backs that up. Details follow. 

The world might be cautiously optimistic after the United Nations recently said an end to the AIDS epidemic might be in sight, but one of the most at-risk populations—young American men—aren't doing enough to make that dream a reality, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. 

If plenty of rest could prevent STDs, we'd take a slut siesta twice an afternoon! Unfortunately, this dangerous misinformation is actually being spread by California's Clovis School District, which is teaching its students that "plenty of rest," going out in groups and a host of other silly ideas prevent STD infections. Not taught by the district as a method of prevention? Condoms!

There will be a lot of surprised teens in Clovis in the coming years, which is why a coalition of group has filed a lawsuit against the school district based on its sex (mis)education program. Details follow. 

A new study from the United Nations published just ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1 finds that global AIDS-related deaths have fallen to the lowest level since a 2005 peak.

Because of treatment options, testing and awareness, the number of deaths attributed to AIDS has fallen below deaths because of chronic Hepatitis C infection. Details follow.

New numbers show that San Francisco has experienced another year of new HIV infections on the retreat, making for an entire decade of decline. So, why are health officials downplaying the significance?