For more than two months, Mary Mayongana, 42, hasn't been able to consistently take her HIV medication. She says she feels weak and has developed an itchy rash. (Ben de la Cruz/NPR) A 10-year-old ...

The HIV pandemic inspired a lot of biomedical and social sciences research. It also inspired new regulations and diplomacy. For example: Antiretroviral therapy: These drugs help suppress the virus.