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Aging With HIV Doesn’t Have to Mean Living Without Love
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An Estimated 136,000 People Are on PrEP in the U.S.

PrEP use remains largely limited to white men 25 and older, meaning groups at the very highest risk of HIV are likely not benefiting.

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I believe that I am sober today because I’ve made peace with my HIV status.

3 Ways Black Faith Leaders Address HIV as a Social Justice Issue

In Los Angeles alone, more than 120 churches joined the Day of Unity, promoted by The Black Church & HIV initiative.

U.K. and Irish Women With HIV Have Stillborn Rate Twice That of General Population

A recent analysis helped shed light on the stillborn rate among those living in wealthier nations.
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What If Trump Chooses the “Nuclear Option” to Blow Up Obamacare?

Premiums would rise—and so would the federal deficit—if the president were to end cost-sharing payments. Here are the numbers.

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Globally, People With HIV Are Starting Treatment Earlier

But the median CD4 count at treatment start is below 350, which means work is needed to catch up to World Health Organization guidelines.

Conviction Rates Under HIV Disclosure Laws Differ by Demographics

A five-state analysis found that the likelihood of such a conviction varied greatly based on race, sex and sexual orientation.

How Federal Funds for HIV Housing Are Now Getting Divided

The new HOPWA formula aims to benefit areas with high rates of HIV. Larger cities may see a drop in their share of funding.
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First Protease Inhibitor Combo Pill Keeps Viral Load Undetectable

People who switched to a single-tablet regimen containing darunavir maintained viral suppression.

As HIV Rate Has Fallen, the Drop Has Been Steep in Some States

Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and New York saw at least a 5 percent yearly rate of decline in new cases between 2008 and 2014.

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While Rare, Acute Kidney Injury Can Occur on Viread and Norvir

People with HIV taking Viread, especially if combined with Norvir, should receive regular kidney monitoring.

A Call to Action From NMAC & Housing Works

Rally to save health care as Congress returns to DC on Sept 6. It’s also HIV/STD Action Day—here’s what you can do.
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Study Shows Supervised Injection Sites Can Work in U.S.

One underground site has operated for almost three years and has reduced both injection in public spaces and unsafe syringe disposal.

In Austin, It Can Take 2 to 3 Months to Get PrEP

That’s about to change as two more nonprofit clinics open and provide the HIV prevention pill free of charge.
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