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Reports on the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in New York. How HIV-negative people are getting infected; Consequences due to the reinfection of HIV-positive individuals; Identified major subtypes of HIV; Terminologies and meanings used by researchers; Comments made by Carlos Maldonado of the Latino Commission on AIDS; More information. INSET: The needle nightmare..

Focuses on the ongoing debate over whether to report the names of all people who is tested as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive to United States health department. Comments from pro-HIV advocates; Implications of the proposed name reporting; Roles of government officials on the name reporting issue. INSET: Partner notification: The other debate.

Focuses on the results of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the genetic engineering method used to cure flawed genes. Methodology used in the study; Insights of several gene therapists on the results; Significance of the results; Background information about the human genetic code.

Discusses the increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the United States (US). Comments from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the issue: Who should be the focus of prevention; Decline in the proportion of homosexually active men who test HIV-positive at city STD clinics; Challenge of preventing a national resurgence of HIV among gay men.

Reveals that the HIV epidemic among intravenous drug users in New York City is declining since the early 1990s. Refusal of United States President Bill Clinton to approve funding for needle exchange programs; Studies that show the decline in rate of HIV infections; Reasons for the decline.

Scrutinizes the ethical aspect of a study conducted by the New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) on the use of fenfluramine on children. Purpose of the study; Information on fenfluramine procedure; Requirements of the procedure; Possible side effects of the drug.

Reflects on the implication of the continuous rise of mortality of women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in New York. Reason for the continued rise of deaths among HIV-positive women; Life stories of women with HIV; Speculations on the biological reasons of the increasing women's death rate; Social factors affecting substandard health care of HIV-positive women.

Presents information on Dawn Young, HIV-positive individual who has been denied the federal disability program. Reasons for the denial from availing the program; How people with HIV are stranded in medical uncertainty; Provisions of the governor's disability program; Young's inability to find employment; More information.

Focuses on news updates on science in the United States as of August 2000. Views on the similarity between biology and pharmacology; Details on the reporting of the status of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.

Focuses on the efforts of Ron Dellum, former congressman in the United States, to campaign for the AIDS Marshall Plan for Africa, a congressional bill that would financially support the fight against the disease. Dellum's record of supporting AIDS issues; Criticism on the budget for the effort; Concerns over the relatedness of AIDS to the social and economic conditions of Africa; Importance of the AIDS Marshall Plan.

Discusses New York mayorial candidate Al Sharpton's views on gay and lesbianism. Sharpton's stand on the gay movement; Great challenge faced by the gay crowd; How it is harder to mobilize a Sharpton vote in September 1997 Democratic primary election; Influence of Sharpton's views on the gay community.

Examines the possible implications of a proposed standardized test for students in the United States. Studies conducted on the issue; Psychological aspects of the tests.

Highlights the medical practices of Li Ying Ng, a Chinese herbalist in New York City. Therapeutic applications and uses of Li Ying Ng's herbal prescriptions; Style of Li Ying Ng in treating patients.

Reflects on the impact of the welfare program under New York Governor George Pataki to welfare dependent Tina Pack and her children. Basis of reduction of the welfare assistance.