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Ebola, Smallpox and Bubonic Plague: Deadliest Diseases in Human History
IBTimes UK looks at the deadliest diseases in humans with the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak.
International Aids Conference: Call for Governments Worldwide to Decriminalise Prostitution
Lancet editors campaign for social and legal barriers to be removed to protect sex workers.
Aids Infections and Tuberculosis Are on Decline Globally, Study Finds
Worldwide, deaths from HIV/AIDS declined at a rate of 1.5% between 2000 and 2013.
Cocktail Drug Promises Cure for Drug-Resistant TB
A new treatment combining new and old drugs shows promise of curing drug-resistant strains of TB.
Cure for Hepatitis C Helps HIV Patients
A combination drug therapy clinical trial has reported a cure for hepatitis C ‒ the leading cause of death for HIV patients.
Malaysia Airlines MH17: 100 Top AIDS Experts Feared Dead
Medical profession fears research will be "stalled" after top experts thought to have perished in crash.
Indian Health Minister Claims Culture, Not Condoms Will Help AIDS Control
Dr Harsh Vardhan says the message of condom use encourages illicit sexual relationships.
Human Rights Watch: Uganda's New HIV Prevention Bill a 'Step Backward'
NGO condemns Uganda for taking an aggressive approach to prevent virus.
Worms Responsible for African Women's High Proneness to HIV
African women are highly prone to HIV because of a chronic disease caused by parasitic worms.
HIV is Mutating to Adapt to Humans Warn Scientists
Scientists warn HIV evolution could be faster in worst-affected regions
Uganda: Kasensero Fishermen Seek Sex Workers Despite Soaring HIV Rates
The town on the shores of Lake Victoria has a 43% rate of HIV, the highest in the country.
UK Government Approves HIV Home Testing Kits
DIY HIV tests could be available to buy over the counter in the UK later this year.
Egyptian Military Ridiculed over 'Cure for Aids'
Scientific experts ridicule Egyptian military leaders' claim to have developed Aids cure that turns disease into kebabs.
Scientist's YouTube Account Remains Open Following Aids Denialist Censorship Claims
Myles Power's account threatened with closure after those involved in House of Numbers movie launched DMCA claims.
Marijuana Slows HIV Progression, Scientists Claim
Study says ingredient in cannabis can help protect critical immune tissue from HIV.
Africa: 'Sex For Fish' Trade Spreads HIV
Hundreds of poor women who engage in sexual relationships with fishermen to ensure supplies of fish are at risk of HIV.
Dallas Buyers Club: Mathew McConaughey Gives Career Best in Aids Drama [FILM REVIEW]
McConaughey dazzles as Aids patient cum drug dealer Ron Woodroof.
Immigration: Tories Back Ban of Migrants with HIV And Hepatitis
Conservative MPs fail to push amendment that would block HIV-positive people settling in Britain.
Rihanna Talks Safe Sex: 'You Have To Look Out For Yourself'
Singer's MAC Viva Glam campaign is helping to raise money for HIV/AIDS research & prevention.
Drug-Resistant TB Spreading Across Russia
IBTimes investigates drug-resistant tuberculosis in Russia.
'PR Disaster' Justine Sacco Gets The Sack After Racist Tweet
The PR executive who caused a Twitter frenzy with her offensive comments has been sacked.
Round up of the Year: Top 12 Science Stories from 2013
IBTimes UK looks at the biggest science stories from the last 12 months.
Nelson Mandela's Legacy: Five Little Known Facts about Madiba
IBTimes UK uncovers five surprising facts about Nelson Mandela, one of the giants of the 20th century.
Australia: Scientists Predict What Will Happen if Mount Gambier's 400 Eruption Centres Blow
Researchers determine what will happen if and when Mount Gambier erupts.
Israel: Black Lawmaker Pnina Tamano-Shata Barred from Donating Blood over Ethiopian Origins
Magen David Adom blood drive turns down Knesset member over HIV prevention regulations.
Nelson Mandela Memorial Service: South African President Jacob Zuma's Speech [FULL TEXT]
There is no one quite like Madiba, President Jacob Zuma tells Johannesburg's FNB Stadium
Skyfall's Ben Whishaw to Play Freddie Mercury in Queen Frontman Biopic
British actor to replace Sacha Baron Cohen who left Mercury project over 'creative differences'.
Nelson Mandela Memorial Service: Barack Obama's Speech [FULL TEXT]
We will never see the likes of Nelson Mandela again, US president tells Johannesburg crowd.
US Porn Industry Halts Filming After Third Performer Contracts HIV
Latest US porn HIV case prompts renewed debate about condom use in adult films.
Nelson Mandela: The Man Whose Courage and Conviction Changed the World Forever
Amnesty International pays a moving tribute to Nelson Mandela, whose death will leave a hole around the world.