All posts tagged "hiv"
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New HIV therapy ‘kicks’ virus out of hiding and ‘kills’ it
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are calling it the "Swiss Army knife" of immunotherapies
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Beyoncé: Losing my uncle to HIV was “one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever lived”
The global icon thanked "the most fabulous gay man I’ve ever known" for helping raise her during an acceptance speech at the GLAAD Media Awards
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Maryland lawmakers pass bill allowing minors to receive PrEP without parental consent
Maryland lawmakers have approved a bill allowing minors to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, without obtaining parental consent as a way to prevent the spread...
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Trump suspends access to materials for research into HIV cure
HHS has launched an audit into the use of fetal tissue, an essential component in researching drugs and treatments to combat HIV
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Advocates release “roadmap” aimed at ending HIV epidemic by 2025
Organizations call on federal government to expand health care access, promote HIV and STI testing, and address drug pricing
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Gay British lawmaker comes out as HIV positive in speech ahead of World AIDS Day
Lloyd Russell-Moyle said he wanted to "defy the stigma around the disease"
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Autopsy reveals transgender woman in ICE custody was severely beaten prior to her death
ICE spokeswoman contests autopsy's findings, saying Roxsana Hernández was never abused while in custody
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California man tests HIV-positive despite taking PrEP
San Francisco man was exposed to rare, drug-resistant strain of HIV after a sexual partner neglected their antiretroviral treatment
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Local HIV support group HOPE DC celebrates 30th anniversary
Group will continue its tradition of hosting a monthly social event at a private residence
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D.C. Department of Health report: STD rates on the rise in the District, even as HIV rates remain steady
Rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis among residents of the District of Columbia rose significantly during 2017, according to the D.C. Department of Health’s most...
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Alexandria offers comedy and shirtless sketching to encourage HIV testing
Alexandria, Virginia is experimenting with creative ways to encourage people to get tested for HIV
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Trivia app Stop lists HIV under “Things That Can Kill You” category
Activists have criticized the app, saying it promotes the idea that HIV is a death sentence
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PrEP for gay and bisexual teens approved by FDA
A study found that PrEP could help reduce new HIV transmissions among gay and bisexual teenage men
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WATCH: Gay nurse creates Sound of Music parody to support HIV research
Morgan created the "Do-Re-Mi" parody to raise money and awareness for AIDS/LifeCycle
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Philippines accused of discrimination after cutting funds for LGBTQ youth program
An awards program for disadvantaged LGBTQ youth was replaced with one that would focus on the wider population
