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A New Way to Improve Viral Load Suppression in HIV+ Children?
Treatment

A New Way to Improve Viral Load Suppression in HIV+ Children?

Studies in Uganda reveal the unique challenges presented to children with HIV.

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Research & Breakthroughs

High Schoolers Make Headway in HIV Research

Students in Philadelphia proved anybody has what it takes to be a scientist,

This TikTok Teen Chronicles Life With HIV
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This TikTok Teen Chronicles Life With HIV

Zach Willmore has amassed nearly 2 million followers spreading education and positivity.

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Youth

American Students Study Abroad With a Focus on HIV in Israel

12 students traveled to the country to experience and reflect on disparities in HIV care in the area.

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Meet the 2022-2023 Pedro Zamora Scholars

Gilead is helping support the latest group of young people who continue to carry the torch for the late HIV activist.

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How is HIV Impacting Young People in 2022?

The latest stats on young people and HIV are startling.

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2021's Amazing People Living with HIV: Community Leader Deondre Moore

The accomplished activist and educator is just getting started.

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2021's Amazing People Living with HIV: Nonprofit Founder Tarik Daniels

The writer, performer, and advocate is bringing awareness to mental health and HIV.

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A Scholarship for People Living With HIV Turns Dreams Into Reality

The HIV League helps students transcend their diagnosis.

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Opinion

Another Epidemic of Inequities: HIV Among Young Black Men

Health care disparities affecting the Black community, including among Black LGBTQ+ people, must be addressed.

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Youth

The Deadly Cost of COVID-19 for LGBTQ+ Youth

LGBTQ+ youth of color are much more likely to be incarcerated or homeless, putting them directly in COVID's crosshairs.

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Nestor Rogel: Straight, Positive, and Living His Best Life

This Latinx activist and scholar is not about to let HIV or the traumas of his past keep him living his best life — or helping others do the same.

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Youth

Attitudes About COVID-19 Shift as Cases Among Young Adults Rise

In New York City, 39 percent of cases were among those ages 18 to 44.

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Talking Resilience and Identity With a Young Latinx HIV Role Model

Karlo Manzo-Arroyo, a certified HIV counselor and tester in Chicago, connects with us for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.  

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Prevention

It's Time to Talk to Queer Youth About PrEP

Now that the FDA has approved the HIV prevention pill for gay and bi teens, we must initiate those uncomfortable conversations.

5 Ways To Flip The Script on HIV
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5 Ways To Flip The Script on HIV

Ending HIV in Black communities could start with these steps.

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#3 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Sanjay Johnson

His mug shot turned Sanjay Johnson into an overnight activist.

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This MTV Star Is Getting South African Youth To Talk About HIV

Given Stuurman is breaking down barriers for queer and HIV-positive representation across the African continent.

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Why Do We Still Stigmatize Childhood Masturbation?

For parents and children with questions, there is surprisingly little guidance available.

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Opinion

Why Tumblr’s Ban On Adult Content Is Bad for LGBTQ Youth

This ban will seriously affect LGBTQ youth who rely on Tumblr and its communities for self-discovery and support.