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An Interview With Jack Mackenroth

HIV advocate and “Project Runway”’s first openly HIV-positive contestant, Jack Mackenroth talks about stigma, relationships and Scruff.

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A recent study found that hep C was also associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.
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Paris Jackson Is ETAF’s Newest Ambassador

She follows in the footsteps of her late godmother, Elizabeth Taylor.

Hospital Sued for $2.5M After Faxing Patient’s HIV Info to His Workplace

The New York resident had been diagnosed a few months before the breach.
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First Guidelines Issued for Treating Chronic Pain in People With HIV

Between 39 and 85 percent of the HIV population experiences chronic pain.

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International Conference on Stigma

The 8th Annual International Conference on Stigma will take place at Howard University on Friday November 17, 2017 from 8:30 Am to 5:00 PM at...
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ACTION ALERT: Another GOP Senate Bill Aims to Repeal Health Care

The Graham-Cassidy bill would end protections for folks with preexisting conditions, among other disruptions. Here’s how you can stop it.
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Struggle, Self-Love & Survival: Growing Old With HIV

Eric Jannke of Let’s Kick ASS Palm Springs shares his thoughts about HIV and aging.
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National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2017

NHAAD is September 18. One in six new cases of HIV in the United States are among people 50 and older.

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1 in 4 Smokers on Successful HIV Treatment Projected to Die of Lung Cancer

Quitting, even at age 40, can drastically lower this risk.

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The latest surveillance report shows a steeply declining diagnosis rate—but also racial disparities.

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