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Could HIV One Day be Controlled After Stopping Antiretroviral Therapy?
A new study led by scientists Tae-Wook Chun and Anthony Fauci looks more closely at how HIV might be controlled after stopping anti-retroviral therapy.
Facebook Yanks Bolsonaro Video Claiming Vaccines Cause AIDS
Facebook and Instagram have removed a live broadcast that Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro delivered that claims UK vaccine recipients are developing AIDS.
'Queer Eye' Star Responds to Marjorie Taylor Greene Comparison of HIV Status to COVID Vaccination
"Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness jumped in when Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted a comparison between Magic Johnson's HIV status and an unvaccinated NBA player being benched.
Activist Shawn Lang, Former Leader at AIDS Connecticut, Dies
Shawn Lang, a longtime Connecticut activist for people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as those impacted by opioid addiction and domestic abuse, has died. She was 65.
Portugal to Stamp Out Anti-Gay Prejudice in Blood Donations
Portugal's parliament approved four bills Friday that enshrine in law the country's rules and procedures on blood donations, amid reports people are being turned away due to their sexual orientation.
Combining HIV Vaccine with Immunotherapy May Reduce Need for Daily Medication
A new combination treatment for HIV can strengthen a patient's immune response against the virus even after they stop taking traditional medications.
Biden to Name African-Born Doctor to Lead HIV/AIDS Response
President Joe Biden said Monday that he intends to nominate Dr. John N. Nkengasong to coordinate the U.S. response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide.
Spreading HIV is Against the Law in 37 States, with Penalties Ranging Up to Life in Prison
Despite the fact that HIV is now a treatable medical condition, the majority of U.S. states still have laws on the books that criminalize exposing other people to HIV.
7 Facts to Consider for HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 18 marks HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Recent data suggests that despite great progress in curbing the transmission of HIV, our older population is still at risk, both for infection and death.
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Higher Among People Living with HIV
Sudden cardiac death — which occurs minutes after the heart suddenly stops beating — is far more likely to strike people living with HIV, according to a national study of U.S. veterans.
J&J: Potential HIV Vaccine Falls Short in Mid-Stage Study
A potential HIV vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson did not provide protection against the virus in a mid-stage study, the drugmaker said Tuesday.
Watch: National AIDS Memorial Releases Mini-Documentary, 'Substance Users, the Recovery Community & AIDS'
A new documentary released by The National AIDS Memorial brings to light the stories of people living with HIV and the complex intersection of drug addiction and recovery.
New Study Reveals Continued Stigma and Discomfort Around HIV
A new survey looking at stigma around HIV has found a pervasive blend of ignorance and discomfort when it comes to the virus and people living with it — and it's getting worse.
To Reach Marginalized Communities, HRC Foundation Launches At-Home HIV Testing Initiative
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has launched an initiative to allow people in marginalized communities to overcome health care disparities by testing for HIV at home.
New HIV Vaccine, Based on COVID-19 Vaccine Research, Heads for Trials
Moderna is set to begin Phase I trials of two promising vaccines against HIV, using technology it developed in its successful efforts to create a vaccine against COVID-19.
DaBaby's Rant Only Scratches of Stigma Often Faced by People Living with HIV
A clinical psychologist takes a deeper look at the harm caused by DaBaby's homophobic and racist rant.
Watch: Illinois Decriminalizes HIV Status, Introduces Other LGBTQ Protections
The governor of Illinois has signed into law a slate of four bills that decriminalize the status of HIV positive people and extend protections to the LGBTQ community.
New Gov't Initiative Tackles HIV at Local Level
There may be new hope on the horizon for bringing the AIDS epidemic to a close: The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative, launched in 2019, takes a locality-based approach.
83-Year-Old Man Diagnosed with HIV; Risks Not Confined to the Young
The recent HIV diagnosis of an 83-year-old man — thought to be one of the oldest people diagnosed as living with the virus — shows that risks remain real even for the elderly.
UNAIDS Report: The Double Jeopardy of HIV and COVID-19
The 2021 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update highlights evidence that people living with HIV are more vulnerable to COVID-19, but that widening inequalities are preventing them from accessing COVID-19 vaccines and HIV services.