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French mogul sells books for AIDs research

Sat, 12 Dec 2015 11:30:25 +0100

Fashion mogul Pierre Berge raised millions for AIDS research on Friday as the first part of his renowned library went under the hammer in Paris.

French teen born with HIV stuns scientists

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:19:42 +0200

A French teenager born with HIV has been in remission for 12 years after stopping her medication, a world first that renews hope for the prospect of early treatment, researchers said Monday.

French 'seducer' jailed for passing on HIV

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:29:00 +0200

A French court on Thursday sentenced a 40-year-man described by prosecutors as a "charmer" and "seducer" to 12 years behind bars for knowingly transmitting HIV.

New call for condom machines in schools

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:17:00 +0200

The head of a French charity fighting Aids has called on the government to install free condom machines in schools to help prevent the spread of the disease. The government also announced it will authorize the use of home HIV test kits.

Cannes bans poll of OAP’s sex habits

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:20:55 +0200

The mayor of Cannes has stopped a survey on the sexual practices of old people living in nursing homes in the southern costal town, after interviewees complained the questions were too intrusive.