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Gay & Bi Men Have an Elevated Skin Cancer Rate

Researchers think that higher use of tanning beds may drive this difference between gay and bisexual men and heterosexuals.
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Coronavirus News: Vital Ingredients in HIV Meds Are Synthesized in China

Should you worry about your supply? Plus: good and bad news about Vice President Pence leading the U.S. coronavirus response.

Tracking the Coronavirus Epidemic From Wuhan to the World

Scientists and public health officials worldwide collaborate to understand COVID-19 and slow its spread.

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Federal judge rules in favor of nonprofit seeking to open the country’s first overdose prevention facility.

Digital Intervention Improves Depression in People With HIV

In many nations, people living with HIV have limited access to mental health services.

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The International AIDS Conference takes place July 6 to 10 in San Francisco and Oakland.
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Who Counts? Some thoughts on HIV Surveillance

HIV surveillance technologies continue to develop at a rapid rate. How does this affect our HIV community?
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To end the epidemic, we need to honor the experience and hire people who live with HIV and AIDS day to day.

For Immediate Release: All Media Companies: STOP using phrase “Trump and his aides/AIDS”

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Pregnant HIV-Positive Women Forcibly Sterilized in South Africa

“You must be closed up because you HIV people like making babies, and it just annoys us.”

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Many People With HIV Should Be Assessed for Fatty Liver Disease

A recent study found one in five people with HIV should be assessed for fatty liver, and 1 in 10 should be referred to a liver specialist.

Heroin Use Has Plateaued, but Is Still at a Dangerously High Level

Researchers point to heroin use as a major driver of new hepatitis C and HIV cases among people who inject drugs.

HIV Testing Rates Are Very Low Among Teen Gay and Bi Males

Researchers have called for improved communication about sexual orientation and HIV testing between pediatricians and adolescents.

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