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Why Does Larry Kramer Hate “Hamilton” So Much?

The ever-angry AIDS activist and gay icon returns with a new novel in his American People series.
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Men Who Turn Down PrEP Often Don’t Think They’re at Risk for HIV

Canadian researchers analyzed the reasons why people declined a nurse’s offer of PrEP.
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What Is BG18, and Can It Lead Us to an HIV Vaccine?

An $80,000 grant from The Campbell Foundation will help scientist Natalia Freund continue her HIV vaccine studies.

Does a Single HPV Vaccine Dose Offer Enough Protection?

More widespread vaccination could reduce cervical, anal, oral and other cancers caused by human papillomavirus.

Hep C Is More Common Among Men and African Americans

A new analysis of hepatitis C statistics also found new evidence of the opioid epidemic’s effects on rising cases in certain states.

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Older Women With HIV Appear to Be Aging Successfully

Researchers surveyed HIV-positive women age 50 and older and compared their reports about their aging with those of HIV-negative women.

Will Federal HIV Money Reach Communities in Need?

Our fight to end the HIV epidemic is a fight for justice and equality in healthcare for some of the most marginalized people in America.

Why HIV Rates Dropped 71% Among Gay and Bi Men in the U.K.

It’s not just because of PrEP, which isn’t even easily available in England.
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I’m bothered by cold temperatures. What does this mean?

People vary widely in their sensitivity to cold and heat -- but this could signal a thyroid problem.
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Lawmakers Who Dole Out Funds End Up Paying for Trump’s Wall

How does this affect federal money to aid Puerto Rico and to end the HIV epidemic in America?

HIV May Compromise Immune System’s Memory of Vaccines

A study found evidence that antiretroviral treatment does not necessarily restore T cells’ memories of vaccines and past infections.

White House’s Anti-LGBTQ Actions Threaten Its Plan to End HIV

Trump administration wants to let health care workers deny service to people based on their religious and moral beliefs.
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California Bill Aims to End the HIV, Hep C and STI Epidemics

Senator Scott Wiener’s legislation would set statewide policy and goals. For now, it doesn’t seek funding.
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