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HIV and AIDS written in chalk
Give Young People the Sex Education They Deserve
National Youth HIV AIDS Awareness day
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day 2020
FDA Approves Truvada as PrEP for Adolescents at Risk for HIV
Bob Leahy

Two Major Assets We Overlook in Our Quest to End AIDS

Intergenerational learning is vital. Here are six ideas I hope to convey during an upcoming youth HIV leadership conference.
The virtual lobby of USCHA

The U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS Is Happening Right Now!

Virtually, of course. So take a look around.
Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD

Educate, Test and Navigate to Prevent HIV

A program to reduce HIV risk among Black and Latino youth

“Healthy Choices” Intervention for Youths With HIV Worked Better in Clinic Setting

The intervention was associated with a higher rate of viral suppression and lower alcohol use when given in a clinic rather than at home.

Quarterly HIV Testing for High-Risk Young Gay and Bi Men Is Cost Effective

Researchers used mathematical modeling to analyze the projected benefits of more frequent HIV testing in this population.
One Heartland

Serving Youth

The nonprofit organization One Heartland shares how COVID-19 threatens the survival of the summer camp it created in response to AIDS.

Visibility Matters: HIV Community Experts on the Presence of Trans and Cis Women at AIDS 2020

We asked participants and presenters at the #AIDS2020Virtual what was compelling to them about the gathering. Here are their responses.

New Way to Prevent HIV and Substance Misuse Among Minority Youth?

A federal grant for a Latino adolescent center in the South Bronx will help evaluate a new peer-based approach.
Youth from One Heartland

Help Young People Stop HIV Stigma

COVID-19 threatens the survival of a summer camp created in response to AIDS.
From left: Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley and Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen in “13 Reasons Why”

“13 Reasons Why” Ends on a “Potentially Traumatic” HIV Twist

Fans on Twitter are not having it.

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day is a day to educate public about impact of HIV and AIDS on youth.

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#Newly Diagnosed

Youths Less Likely to Be Undetectable

A recent NIH study found that adults have a much higher viral suppression rate than youth.

Better Support From Adults Could Help Prevent HIV Among Trans Youth

A study of young transgender and gender-nonconforming youth found there are many ways adults can provide them more support.

Detectable Viral Load Tied to Uptick in Heart Disease Risk in Youth With HIV

The association between viral load and cardiovascular disease risk has been under-investigated among young people with HIV.

Ending the HIV Epidemic Means Putting Young People to the Front

Meet AIDS United’s Laura Gerson—a powerful force for change for young people.
Dee Mphafi

Empowering Youth

Dee Mphafi is an HIV advocate from Lesotho, Africa.
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