A new study indicates that HIV was first brought to the United States in 1969, 12 years before AIDS was recognized as a disease.

The study indicates that the virus was likely carried by a Haitian immigrant who contracted it from an African in the mid-1960s. (link via Joe. My. God.)

For some time, the BBC has been doing its part to promote awareness of preventing HIV in the United Kingdom, a viral video sketch series called G.I. Jonny. The series uses hand held action figures to spread its message. (link via Jockhomo)