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HIV and Aging: The Basics
HIV and Depression: The Basics

HIV Does Define Me: There, I’ve Said It.

Bob Leahy looks at the ways HIV can shape our lives, whether we like it or not.
Oriol R. Gutierrez

I’m Still Standing

This issue reflects on living and aging with HIV, as well as those it leaves behind.

Cancer Burden to Shift

The cancer rate of those living with HIV in the U.S. is expected to decline in the next decade.
Lillibeth Gonzalez

Aging With HIV

Lillibeth Gonzalez empowers people living with HIV.

Everyday — September 2018

Here are some important dates in AIDS history.

Will We?

After turning 70 years old, AIDS United policy fellow Ronald Johnson takes a thoughtful look back.

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Depression Is Often a Silent Partner to HIV
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What Is Chronic Inflammation and Why Is It Such a Big Deal for People With HIV?
Older, Wiser, Ready for Their Close-Up
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Stay in Touch

New groups help long-term survivors connect via workshops, social outings and spaghetti dinners!

Getting Older

August 2018

Born to Run

A 65-year-old athlete living with AIDS participating in the marathon at the quadrennial Gay Games shares his HIV memories.

Time for a Little Healthy Perspective

A long-term HIV survivor reflects on the gaps and challenges that remain to end the epidemic.

The Newest “Ism” to Challenge Is Ageism

Sexism and racism are widely recognized and tackled, but ageism often goes unchecked.

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HIV Medications: The Basics
Paying for Care and Treatment
Artist and author John Hanning

An Interview With “I SURVIVED AIDS” Artist John Hanning

Hanning’s “Unfortunate Male” book and performances document his AIDS diagnosis through actual medical records and photos.
Nelson Vergel

Built to Survive

Nelson Vergel pushes for the development of new salvage therapies.

Greg Louganis Lends Support to HIV+ Candidate Kevin Mack

An HIV positive Maryland candidate believes his status makes him relatable to voters facing their own challenges.
Ronald Johnson, Policy Fellow at AIDS United

As We Mark 37 Years of HIV, We Can End the Epidemic. Will We?

I remember those first reports in June 1981 as well as the historic HIV moments that followed, including the one right now.
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Why We Need to Create a National Coalition of Long-Term HIV Survivors

This call to action and a related report are the results of a Reunion Project forum.
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