All posts tagged "hiv/aids"
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French study: PrEP protects against HIV when taken before sex
A French study investigating Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP, has determined that the drug is still effective at reducing the transmission of HIV when taken on-demand,...
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Elton John and PEPFAR team up to fight HIV/AIDS
“People, no matter who they love, who they are, should have a right to be AIDS-free.” — Sir Elton John, speaking with Secretary of State...
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HRC Endorses Truvada for PrEP
National LGBT organization backs use of antiretroviral drug to curb HIV infection rates
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Congressional Democrats continue calls for end to nation’s gay blood ban
Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a formal update on a review of policies regarding...
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Cherry Fund Bears Fruit for Local Organizations
The Cherry Fund, the local not-for-profit all-volunteer organization that holds charity dance events to raise funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations, will host a beneficiary reception...
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HAHSTA Report Bears Good News on HIV Front
The District of Columbia Department of Health’s HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Administration (HAHSTA) released its annual report Wednesday highlighting the progress that HIV/AIDS advocates...
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Congresswoman Lee and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen host HIV testing
“By knowing your status, you can take control and help put an end what to what is still a national public health crisis, and I...
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Rebranding AIDS Walk
Annual fundraiser for Whitman-Walker Health's HIV research changes name to reflect advances in treatment
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By 2020, HIV vaccine research will reach a defining moment
“By the end of this decade I believe we will have reached a defining moment in the history of HIV vaccination research.” — Professor Jonathan...
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Gay porn producer: I think bareback porn is hotter
“I personally think that condom-free porn is hotter, yes. Yes, you can make hot porn with condoms, and we have made a lot of it....
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UHU To Unveil New Mobile-Screening Unit
Us Helping Us, People Into Living Inc. (UHU), the local support group for HIV-positive black gay men, will unveil its new mobile health-screening unit Friday,...
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Time To Test
Federal and local health organizations, along with a number of local churches, will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Friday, Feb. 7, encouraging people, particularly...
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Goforth Elected to Region's Ryan White Planning Council Leadership
Justin Goforth, the director of community relations at Whitman-Walker Health, the community health center specializing in HIV/AIDS and LGBT-centric care, and a registered nurse with...
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Funny Business
Not long ago, I submitted myself to a full physical at my doctor's office after much concerned haranguing from husband and family. It's heartwarming that...
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Crowd Gathers for D.C.'s World AIDS Day Vigil
About 70 people, lit candles in hand, gathered Sunday evening at the ''Pillar of Fire,'' a sculpture at 14th and S Streets NW that marks...
