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PrEP

Michelle Visage’s PrEP TV Ad Doesn’t Mention Gay People or HIV. A Conservative Watchdog Group Is Still Mad

One Million Moms has complained that the ad is “mature.” It is not, in fact, mature.

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Prevention

National HIV Prevention Day: Awareness is my superpower

How awareness led me to HIV prevention, purpose, and the power of choice.

The road to U=U: How science has been liberating HIV+ people for a decade
U=U

The road to U=U: How science has been liberating HIV+ people for a decade

Undetectable = Untransmittable celebrates 10 years of reducing stigma and allowing people living with HIV to enjoy sex again.

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Prevention

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.

Thanks to U=U, HIV-positive people can live long, happy, healthy lives
U=U

Thanks to U=U, HIV-positive people can live long, happy, healthy lives

Just diagnosed with HIV? We have answers to your most commonly-asked questions, including what it means to be "undetectable."

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History

How the Black AIDS Institute continues to fill in the gaps

BAI was founded as a nonprofit in 1999 by pioneering activist Phill Wilson to mobilize and educate Black American communities about HIV/AIDS treatment and care.

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Prevention

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.

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Politics

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.

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PrEP

Two right-wing Supreme Court justices signal they may uphold access to PrEP and more

The conservative justices showed support in protecting access to free preventative care services, including STI testing, HIV prevention, and contraception.

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Prevention

Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir, an HIV-prevention drug, reduces risk by 96%

Gilead researchers say lenacapavir “has the potential to be one of the most impactful interventions” in the battle against HIV.

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STD/STI

With a new case in Sweden, what is the new mpox outbreak and should you be concerned?

Things to know about the resurgence of mpox.

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Prevention

Paris Olympics will give out 300,000 condoms to athletes, continuing long-held tradition

300,000 condoms will be available in the Paris Olympic Village, returning to tradition after the IOC issued an intimacy ban and social distancing orders for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

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HIV testing

Biden officials urged syphilis, hepatitis & HIV tests on National HIV Testing Day

It’s called the "syndemic approach" and sexually active people should know about it, health officials say.

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PrEP

Court rules to keep PrEP coverage under Obamacare

A lower court had ruled that requiring PrEP coverage was akin to supporting homosexuality and, therefore, a violation of religious rights. However, advocates are concerned about further legal challenges that may appear.

In honor of Juneteenth 2024, meet The Normal Anomaly
People

In honor of Juneteenth 2024, meet The Normal Anomaly

This Black, queer-led organization is addressing the intersectional challenges their communities face, including HIV.

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STD/STI

Everything you need to know about the new fungal infection impacting the LGBTQ+ community

A new case of sexually transmissible tinea has been reported in New York that can take months to clear up.

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Prevention

The government failed on mpox. Ritchie Torres's new bill addresses that

A new report highlights significant flaws in the federal handling of the mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a more unified response system to tackle future public health emergencies.

Why are mpox cases in the U.S. on the rise again?
News

Why are mpox cases in the U.S. on the rise again?

Experts point to a lag in vaccination rates in addition to other looming new threats.

Injectable HIV treatment, prevention: Everything you need to know
Treatment

Injectable HIV treatment, prevention: Everything you need to know

So much has changed when it comes to injectables — get some clarity here.

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PrEP

Is this the future of PrEP?

A new study found combining treatments could lead to an astounding reduction of HIV transmissions.