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How Best to Reduce Self-Stigma in People With HIV

A systematic review of studies sought to find the most effective ways to address the issue.
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“Christ Like” Revised for 20th Anniversary

Lambda Literary speaks with Emanuel Xavier about the club scene, HIV/AIDS and the reissue of his cult novel.
In June 2019, Multnomah County, Oregon, officials discuss the spike in HIV and STI rates.

An Oregon County Sees a Spike in New HIV Cases Linked to Drugs [VIDEO]

In the past 18 months, 42 people who use drugs tested HIV positive in Multnomah County, which includes Portland.

FDA OKs First Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Tests for Throat, Rectal Swabs

Previously, tests were approved only for use with genital or urine samples.

American Adults Are Divided About Vaccine Safety

Human psychology and social media may be to blame for the spread of negative attitudes toward vaccines.

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Is the “PrEP4Love” Campaign Reaching African Americans?

The Chicago-based HIV-prevention effort garnered about 41 million views in its first four months alone. And that’s not all.

Majority of HIV Transmissions Are in Nations With Lower Prevalence

These countries fall outside of the set of 13 that are prioritized by U.S. foreign aid.
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Free HIV Tests at Walgreens in Over 260 Cities! Here’s How to Find One Near You

Tests and PrEP info are available Thursday, June 27, which marks National HIV Testing Day.

HIV Programs See Major Increases Thanks to Lawmakers in the House

But the bills now wait on the Senate.

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Chunky Asian Boys! Plus: HIV in the Gay Scenes of Tokyo and Taiwan

Take a closer look thanks to photographer and Visual AIDS artist Kaz Senju.

HIV Is Linked to a Doubled Risk of Heart Attack

Previous research established that the virus is associated with about a doubled risk of cardiovascular disease overall.
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