A new study detailing diagnoses and the prevalence of HIV among Latinos in the United States tells how the disease has risen among men who have sex with men and details the rates of infections among Latino millennials.A decrease in HIV infection ocurred among Latinos overall between 2008-2013 -- dropping from 28.3 per 100,000 population to 24.3 per 100,000 population 41.3 percent per 100,000 -- and the highest rate of diagnoses occurred among 25-34 years old, which was 40.1 percent, according to Dr. Kenneth Dominguez, a Medical Epidemiologist with the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD & TB Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency on Thursday morning after massive wildfires burned more than 4,200 acres in Central Texas, forcing the evacuation of 400 homes.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday marked National Latino AIDS Awareness Day by urging Latinos to not be afraid when it comes to discussing issues surrounding the prevention of the immune deficiency syndrome.
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Treasury Department engaged in talks about a possible restructuring of the commonwealth's $72 billion debt, which would mark an important change in the relationship with the federal government.
A nationwide FBI sting dubbed "Operation Cross Country" has led to the arrest of 150 pimps and "Johns" and the rescue of 149 sexually exploited children last week.
The Orquestra Buena Vista Social Club on Thursday delighted President Barack Obama and his guests at the White House, making the legendary band the first Cuban ensemble to perform at the executive mansion in more than five decades.
Baltimore police stormed City Hall where activist were camped out in an overnight protest of the proposed permanent appointment of a new police commissioner, arresting at least 12 demonstrators.
President Barack Obama has gone back on his plan to pull a majority of troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, saying Thursday that the U.S. would maintain a military presence in the country until at least 2017.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been preparing for what may be a more difficult open enrollment period, as penalty fees increase to new highs.
The U.S. and Russian government are reportedly in the talks of possibly signing an agreement for some air safety procedures in light of the current Syria conflict, wherein the aircrafts of the two countries flew too close with each other last Saturday.
A Connecticut jury rejected a woman's $127,000 lawsuit against her 12-year-old nephew, who she argued should be held accountable for giving her an enthusiastic hug that caused her physical injuries.
On the day following their first presidential debate, Democrats vying for their party's 2016 White House nomination received mixed reviews from major advocacy groups for the Latino community.
A new report published by The Guardian reveals that undocumented immigrants fleeing Central America to seek asylum in the U.S. are being deported and returned to their homes where they face the imminent threat of violence and death.
On Monday Rafael Roman, the Puerto Rican secretary of education, announced that he had signed a new regulation that offers a more inclusive atmosphere for gay, lesbian and transgender students.
Three students were injured in an overnight shooting at Tennessee State University Wednesday. Three students were injured in an overnight shooting at Tennessee State University Wednesday.
A Baltimore judge denied motions made by two police officers to suppress the statements they gave shortly after the death of Freddie Gray, who died from a fatal spine injury while in police custody back in April.
