Advertisement

<< Back To Authors

Overview

Benjamin Ryan

Editor-at-Large for POZ and its sister publications Hep, Cancer Health and Real Health, where he covers the science of HIV, hepatitis C and cancer. He has also written for The New York Times, The Guardian, New York, The Nation, The Atlantic, The Marshall Project, The Village Voice, The New York Observer, Men's Journal, City & State, Quartz, Out and The Advocate.

Articles

Majority of HIV Transmissions Are in Nations With Lower Prevalence

These nations fall outside of the set of 13 that are prioritized by U.S. foreign aid.

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.

HIV-Positive Gay Men Harbor Stigma About Contracting Hep C

A study of gay and bi men with HIV in Australia who had been cured of hep C found they associated hep C with injection drug use.

1 in 10 People With Diagnosed HIV Must Drive Over 1 Hour for Care

Such lengthy commutes for HIV care among those with diagnosed with the virus may impede efforts to control the epidemic.

For People With HIV, Health Coverage Is Improving

A new analysis finds that Obamacare has driven down the proportion of individuals without insurance.

Tiny Gold Spheres Improve Efficiency of CRISPR Gene Editing

This finding may eventually make HIV gene therapies more affordable and accessible.

bones skeleton x-ray

Truvada as PrEP Tied to Only Modest Bone Density Decline

A new analysis also found a correlation between higher adherence to the daily drug regimen and greater bone density loss.

Young Women Often Don’t Fill Prescriptions to Treat STIs

Untreated sexually transmitted infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can complicate women’s ability to get pregnant.

Advertisement

Hot topics

Forums: Support and discussion

Blogs: The community speaks

POZ Stories: Get inspired

Magazine: Search the archives

HIV: The Basics

Recursos de VIH/SIDA en Español

AIDS Is Everyday

Ask POZ

Rectal Douching Linked to Higher Risk of HIV, STIs, Hep B and C in Gay Men

Douching before receptive anal sex may damage the delicate lining of the rectum and flush out protective bacteria.

cocktail with ice

Heavy Drinking, Hep C Boost Inflammation, Immune Activation in Those With HIV

Chronic inflammation is associated with numerous harms.

PrEP Pill and condom in silver wrapper

Widespread PrEP Use Would Take a Big Bite Out of HIV

The study also projected that PrEP use among adult gay and bi men would result in a considerable reduction in HIV among adolescents.

Which HIV Prevention Methods Are Most Cost Effective in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Researchers conducted a systematic review of 60 studies in search of answers.

People With HIV Are Diagnosed With Cancer at More Advanced Stages

They also have a higher rate of death from cancer after receiving a diagnosis.

Very Early HIV Treatment May Preserve Key Immune Responses to Virus

Researchers compared the immune systems of South African women who started treatment at different points postinfection.

Progressively Intensifying Alcohol Treatment Tied to Better Results in Those With HIV

A year after entering a randomized trial, those who received such stepped alcohol treatment drank less and had higher viral suppression.

Intersectional Stigma Tied to Limited PrEP Uptake Among Black Gay & Bi Men

A qualitative study sought to better understand the stressors and structural factors tied to lower PrEP use in this group.