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A Minnesota survey found that trans, genderqueer and gender-fluid teens were more likely to report using drugs or alcohol before sex.
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With appropriate precautions, voting in person carries little risk.

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Our National HIV/AIDS Strategy May Offer a Blueprint for Fighting COVID-19

These six elements of the HIV plan could be applied to a COVID-19 strategy, write health experts.

Younger Latino Gay and Bisexual Men With HIV Could Use Adherence Help

Men in this demographic who are less adherent to HIV treatment include those living in poverty and those who use drugs.

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While people with HIV have a higher rate of early Alzheimer’s than those without the virus, treatment appears to eliminate this excess risk.
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