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Truvada as PrEP Tied to Only Modest Bone Density Decline

A new analysis also found a correlation between higher adherence to the daily drug regimen and greater bone density loss.
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Dancer Josh Cotham raised what for him was an unprecedented amount thanks to the support of his friend Brian Rice.

5 Reasons Why I Don’t Celebrate Pride

I’m a gay Black man who used to enjoy the June festivities. But guess what, my Pride is not a Christmas tree.
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The documentary “5B” profiles the nation’s first hospital ward to care for people with AIDS.

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A trans woman with HIV, she fled persecution in El Salvador—then died after detainment in ICE’s “LGBTQ pod.”
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Pride Clothing and Condoms That Raise HIV Funds

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How Lola Got What She Wanted

Since winning a drag pageant last year, Lola has become an inspiring face of HIV.
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The Increased Health Risks of Aging With HIV

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The NIH-funded research focuses on chronic conditions other than HIV and examines gender differences.

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