Tim Fitzsimons

An experimental vaccine against the AIDS virus is being tested in South Africa. Scientists hope it will succeed where others have failed.

Why An Imperfect HIV Vaccine Could Be Better Than None At All

Tim Fitzsimons

Public health interventions and antiviral drugs have put HIV on the ropes in the U.S. But it's unlikely that infections can be wiped out without a vaccine.

National headlines

South Carolina Lowcountry Begins To Dry Out After Severe Floods

Tim Fitzsimons

The risk of flash floods has subsided across South Carolina's Lowcountry. But overflowing rivers continue to pose a risk as residents begin to assess the damage to their roads, homes and businesses.

A mother gets antiretroviral drugs at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in South Africa in May 2012.

International headlines

A Milestone In The Campaign To Reduce The Number Of Deaths From AIDS

Tim Fitzsimons

The World Health Organization has just recommended that all HIV positive people take antiretroviral medications. If that guideline is enforced, it could help stop the spread of HIV worldwide.

NPR Headlines

Driving And Phoning: What's New In 2012

Tim Fitzsimons

States have long sought to restrict cellphone use by drivers because of safety concerns, and as the new year begins, several states are toughening their laws. It turns out it's a hard habit to break. And for government officials, it's not easy to stay ahead of tech advances.