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Join This Year’s #CheekyChallenge and Post a Butt Pic to Save Lives

This year’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month encourages you to share your booty pics to spread awareness.

Sexually-Active Gay Men: Here's What to Ask at Your Annual Physical

For many queer men, a visit to the doctor can be embarrassing and scary. Here’s how to put the fear aside.

Mobile App Aims to Help Black Smokers Living With HIV

The initiative received a $1.3 million grant for the research.

Legendary's Savion Garcon on Living With HIV

Watch Savion Ashford Garcon of HBO Max's Legendary discuss his experience with HIV in The Switch.

How Finding Community Helps You Thrive When Living with HIV

Watch doctoral student Daniel Driffin discuss his experience with HIV in The Switch.

CDC Sees Significant Increase of Obese Americans, Reveals Most Overweight State

Nearly three-quarters of Americans are either overweight or obese.

How Conquering Fear Can Help You Achieve Your Long-Term HIV Goals

Watch New York native Craig Washington discuss his experience with fear and not letting it control his HIV diagnosis. 

Just Diagnosed: How to Take Charge of Your HIV Care

Watch Texas native Dustin Martinez discuss the steps he took to take charge of his HIV journey. 

Monkeypox Claims First Two Victims in New York City

These are the first MPV-related deaths in the nation's largest city.

HIV Risk Could Be Influenced by Bacteria in Your Gut

Further research could lead to massive changes in HIV prevention.

Scientists Worry Another 'Monkey Virus' Might Affect Humans in Near Future

Researchers are hoping to prevent an Ebola-like virus found in monkeys from transferring to humans.

Megan Thee Stallion Wants You to Know Even Superstars Get the Blues

The Grammy winner wants to take the stigma away from depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles.

So is Monkeypox an STD or Isn't It?

The debate on whether to label MPV a "sexually transmitted disease" that affects mostly "gay and bi men" rages on. 

Plus 150 Sept-Oct 2022: Our Annual Latinx Issue! ¡Nuestra Edición Anual de Latinx!

We cover all the hottest topics, in English and Spanish, in this special issue. Cubrimos todos los temas más candentes, en inglés y español, en esta edición especial.

This N.C. Food Bank Is a Community Lifeline for People Living With HIV

Long-term volunteers are helping long-term survivors stave off food insecurity.

New U.S. Monkeypox Vaccine Strategy is a Gamble But Could Help Supply

Lowering the MPV vaccine's dosage may help extend supply — but it is enough to keep us protected?

White House Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

Health and Human Services are saying the MPV outbreak is now a public health emergency. What does this mean?

Study: Latin Americans on HIV Meds at Higher Risk for Weight Gain

New research shows that the disparities that HIV+ people face in Latin America affects their overall health and wellness.

The Importance of Creating Your Circle of Support

Living with HIV doesn’t mean you can’t have a life full of love, family, friendship, and joy.

The U.S. Has New Polio Case for the First Time in Nearly a Decade

Experts are saying the singular case is a fluke, but recommend anyone who is not yet vaccinated to do so.