A look at some science-based facts about HIV that may surprise you as we mark the 35th anniversary of the start of the AIDS epidemic.

Advocates convene in Alabama this week.

The convicted sex offender has served his sentence but lost his latest bid to be released from civil confinement.

The session offered a chance to emphasize public health and human rights over criminalization.

These 22 groups signed the brief in the appeal of Michael Johnson, the former college wrestler who got 30 years in an HIV case.

Issues like Medicaid expansion and HIV criminalization are almost completely determined by state legislatures and governors.

Rhoades served time after pleading guilty to HIV transmission, although he did not pass the virus to anyone. His case was vacated.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation details its related funding.

Plus: The National Enquirer’s editor-in-chief tells how he went on a “two-year hunt” for the Sheen HIV scoop.