Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments—why?
At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn't find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white woman, told ...
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HIV and illicit drugs are a bad mix. This scientist found an unexpected reason why
The neuroscientist considers themself an outsider, which allows them to embrace people who have been marginalized, including people who have HIV.
SC health department offering free STI, HIV testing during PrEP Awarness Week
The South Carolina Department of Public Health will offer free HIV testing, resources about medication to stop its spread and ...
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Medicaid must prepare to cover twice-yearly HIV prevention injection
Twice-a-year-PReP will only fulfill its potential if Medicaid takes decisive action to ensure it is accessible to the ...
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New two-dose HIV vaccine strategy shows promise for stronger immune response
One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very rapidly, ...
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In JD Vance’s warped imagination, it’s 1983 & certain ethnic groups are more prone to catching HIV
Over the past few days, the 40-year-old Republican vice presidential nominee has veered away from the whole pet-eating ...
‘Changing the narrative’: Advocates fight HIV stigma in Dallas’ Latino community
The current HIV trend worries advocates, who are fighting to educate the Hispanic community about how to prevent the disease ...
Will Ainsworth claims ‘HIV rate is soaring’ because of migrants: Is that true?
Ainsworth’s office has not responded to a request to provide any data to support the claim that HIV rates were soaring.
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SCDPH offers free STI/HIV testing, during PrEP Awareness Week
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free HIV testing during PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) ...
Researchers determine a two-dose schedule could make HIV vaccines more effective
One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very rapidly, ...
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HIV PrEP Medications Are Usually Newly Prescribed by PCPs
HIV PrEP medications are usually prescribed by PCPs; however, adherence to PrEP varies by clinician specialty due to the different populations served.