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How to find an HIV-competent healthcare provider, according to advocates

In this episode of The Talk, people living with HIV share tips on finding a doctor you can trust.

Can a single infusion of immune cells suppress HIV for years?

A new trial found a technique similar to treatment blood cancer kept two patients at undetectable levels for extended periods.

Newly diagnosed with HIV? Advocates share their best advice for seeking treatment

In this episode of The Talk, people living with HIV say it's important to honor your feelings, ask lots of questions, and develop a new routine.

National HIV advocacy group's CEO rejects claims of crisis

NMAC CEO Harold Phillips disputes allegations about spending, staffing, and workplace culture as internal concerns surface.

Former Biden HHS leaders hail syphilis breakthrough as Trump dismantles the system behind it

“This is an example of successful public health,” Dr. Jonathan Mermin, who led the CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention and is now dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, told The Advocate.

Struggling with daily HIV meds? Monthly shots may be the answer

A once-a-month option could ease the burden of HIV care while improving outcomes, researchers say.

Did you know over half of HIV-positive people in the world are female?

Learn more important facts like this by exploring National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

What to know about HIV testing and treatment if you’re Black and LGBTQ+

Help is still out there — for prevention, testing, and treatment.

6 Black activists who changed the HIV/AIDS response in America

In honor of Black History Month, we highlight a few important Black leaders who’ve made incredible impact in the fight against HIV.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: a time for action on many fronts

With Black Americans disproportionately affected by HIV, it's a day to encourage testing, prevention, and treatment but also to talk about systemic barriers.

Black Americans are disproportionately criminalized for living with HIV. Here's how

Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.

13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know

These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.

Meet the activist who wants people living with HIV to know they’re still sexy

Andrew Spieldenner, executive director of MPACT Global, is one of The Advocate's 2026 Amazing People with HIV.

An HIV breakthrough is here. Let's not let it go to waste

Opinion: "While the obstacles we face may be significant, Lenacapavir represents a monumental breakthrough in the fight against HIV/AIDS, one we can not afford to squander," write Dr. Kelly Gebo and Dr. Amanda Castel.

HIV-positive men stage 'Kiss-In' protest at U.S.-Mexico border

Here's why HIV-positive men met at the border between the United States and Mexico yesterday to kiss.

It’s National PrEP Day! Learn the latest about HIV prevention

There are now more ways than ever — including long-acting injectables — to prevent the spread of HIV.

Messenger RNA could be the key to an HIV vaccine — but government cuts pose a threat

Notorious anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. recently canceled $500 million in federal grants for mRNA vaccine research.

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to save free access to preventive care, including PrEP

The defendants in the case previously argued that supporting PrEP access was similar to supporting homosexuality.

Trump admin guts $258 million in funding for HIV vaccine research

“This is a terrible time to cut it off. We’re beginning to get close,” said Dennis Burton, an immunology professor at Scripps Research.

Rachel Levine fought HIV & STIs at HHS. Now she’s speaking out because that progress is being undone

The former assistant secretary for health is breaking her silence on the damage Trump's HHS is doing.