Most doctors agree Truvada is a boon in AIDS prevention; others express concern. July 16, 2012— -- The Food and Drug Adminstration today announced the approval of the first drug for use in people ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Food and Drug Administration announced a first-of-its-kind Monday -- it approved a medication to be used for reducing the risk of contracting the virus that causes AIDS. The drug ...

An AIDS drug already shown to help prevent spread of the virus in gay men also works for heterosexual men and women, two studies in Africa found.

A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV. Gilead Sciences, maker of the drug, ...

(The Root) — Last week the Food and Drug Administration approved Truvada to help prevent the spread of HIV infections. The announcement coincides with the International AIDS Conference, taking place ...

Last week and for the first time in history, a man on a regular regimen of the HIV-preventing drug Truvada somehow became infected with a rare form of the virus. One might imagine that the experience ...

Truvada clears from the bloodstream within 2 to 5 days, but may remain present in cells for 7 to 10 days. Taking it once a day is important for it to be effective. Truvada is a prescription medication ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly effective new HIV-prevention medication, Gilead Sciences reported Wednesday ...

The CDC estimates 2.2 million Americans could benefit from HIV prevention drugs, but just over a quarter of that group have ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly effective new HIV-prevention medication, Gilead Sciences reported Wednesday. In clinical trials, the drug nearly eliminated HIV’s spread among ...