
Nov 13 - By Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer
An increasing number of countries worldwide are making spreading HIV a crime, according to a new report from the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
Jan 31 - By Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer
Researchers have halted two studies of a vaginal microbicide in Africa and India that doctors had hoped would prevent HIV infection after results suggested the gel might raise rather than lower that risk.

Feb 11 - By Maria Sanminiatelli, Associated Press Writer
The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in two more Nigerian states, the Agriculture Ministry said Thursday, a day after the country reported the first known outbreak of the virus in Africa.

Feb 9 - By Bashir Adigun, Associated Press Writer
A bird flu strain has been found in two more Nigerian states, the Agricultural Ministry said Thursday.