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Monique Howell

Outside the Box

Monique Howell uses her experience to help those who are newly diagnosed and to also make them aware of unjust HIV criminalization laws.

Smoking, but Not Drinking, Associated With Worse HIV Outcomes

Smoking is also associated with heart disease and several types of cancer.
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National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day 2021

#NYHAAD is Saturday, April 10, and youth HIV advocates want your help to repeal HIV discrimination. Here’s their plan.
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Self-Portraits

Artist and educator Camilo Godoy explores the self-portraits of artists living with HIV in Visual AIDS’ April web gallery.
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Recovering From COVID-19

An activist and singer living with HIV recounts how she and her mother overcame COVID-19.

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Non-Statin Cholesterol Meds Associated With Less Death in People With HIV

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Five ways nations can create a fairer and healthier world post–COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization

‘Incredibly Concerning’ Lawsuit Threatens No-Charge Preventive Care for Millions

A new legal challenge seeks to end the requirement that most Americans must receive preventive services like mammograms free of charge.

UPDATE: U.S. Senator Seeks CDC Inquiry in West Virginia HIV Outbreak

HIV, hepatitis and opioids take a toll on West Virginia. $2.4 million in federal aid arrives amid battles over syringe exchanges.

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PrEP in Mental Health Facilities: “A Unique Opportunity”

Should people interested in PrEP be able to access it through the mental health system?
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Get Tested for HIV and STIs at Home, for Free

Rates of sexually transmitted infections are expected to rise. Know your status with TakeMeHome’s free HIV and STI test kits.

HIV and Insomnia More Likely to Go Together, Regardless of Age

But people with HIV are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for insomnia than their HIV-negative peers.
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Being LGBTQ and Living With HIV in Latin America in 2021

Out magazine uncovers daily LGBTQ perils such as extrajudicial killings and denial of HIV medications.
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