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New Report Reveals Persistent HIV Inequities Among Gay and Bi Men

Black and Latino men who have sex with men are not seeing the same improvements as white men, but innovative approaches can help.

Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit

Highlights the role that biomedical prevention tools such as PrEP, PEP, Treatment as Prevention (TasP), and U=U have in ending the epidemic

POZ Poll: Has your health care provider told you about U=U?

Why a Lack of HIV Data on Native Americans Matters to Everyone

“Native American Month should be every month,” asserts the leader of the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center.

These States Are Falling Further Behind in Providing HIV PrEP

So far, it appears that there has been no catching up between early- and late-adopting states.

Newly Diagnosed?

These eight steps will put you on a path to a long and healthy life with HIV.

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How Do U=U and PrEP Stop HIV? Watch These Animations to Find Out!

NoiseFilter’s latest animated HIV series explains U=U, PrEP and PEP—with help from trans activist Milan Nicole Sherry.
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Is COVID-19 PrEP on the Horizon?

Post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis could be a game-changer for immunocompromised people.

All Adults Under 60 Should Get Hepatitis B Shots, Says CDC Committee

Since 1991, most children have been getting vaccinated against hepatitis B, so most adults under 30 are not at risk for the liver disease.
Vivent Health’s location in Kansas City, Missouri, opened November 1, 2021.

Vivent Health Opens a New HIV Care Facility in Kansas City, Missouri

Vivent Health’s new location in Kansas City, Missouri, offers HIV treatment and prevention, dental care, a food pantry and other services.
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Can an aspirin a day prevent heart attacks and strokes?

Some studies suggest aspirin therapy may also help lower the risk of colorectal cancer.

Older Than 50? Think About Your Kidneys When Considering HIV PrEP

Descovy may be a better option than Truvada for those at risk for kidney problems.
Virginia Crane, MD, the public health director of Marion County, Indiana, at the Damien Center’s mobile unit, October 2021.

Mobile Unit Brings HIV, Hepatitis C and Syringe Services to Indiana [VIDEO]

The Damien Center in Indianapolis adds clean syringes to its harm reduction, HIV and hepatitis C efforts.

“HIV/AIDS” Is Now “HIV” at Two Federal Health Agencies

The removal of “AIDS” from the names of two CDC HIV agencies coincides with structural changes.

Lack of Housing Linked to HIV, HCV Spikes Among People Who Inject Drugs

Unstable housing is also associated with a higher HIV viral load.

An Open Letter to Healthcare Providers from a Woman, Living with HIV, of Transgender Experience, in the Rural South

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be transgender? Living with HIV? In the rural South? Each of these issues alone can be challenging.
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