HIV/AIDs
Iraqi Gay Community at Risk Over Monkeypox Stigma Stoked by Leaders
Monkeypox has been labelled a "gay disease" in countries from the U.S. to Iraq, triggering fears of more stigma for LGBTQ+ people.
The Dangerous Parallel Between Monkeypox and AIDS
"We shouldn't have to relearn the same lessons about misinformation and stigma to stop outbreaks before they spread," GLAAD's DaShawn Usher told Newsweek.
Military Can No Longer Prevent HIV-Positive Members From Becoming Officers
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema's order resolved a 2018 lawsuit in granting the plaintiff's motion for summary judgement.
Princess Diana's Most Enduring Style Legacy
Princess Diana sought to remove the barriers that prevented her from making connections with those she met, and this extended to her fashion accessories.
Theatergoer Walked Out of 'Rent' Because the 'Show Was About Gays'
The famous play, which officially premiered in 1996 and won three Tonys, four Drama Desk Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, adapts "La Boheme" for the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Harvey Fierstein Remembers Everything in 'I Was Better Last Night'
Harvey Fierstein's "I Was Better Last Night" is part memoir and part firsthand account of modern gay history.
Remedy Deemed Too Risky for Healthy Patients After First Woman Cured of HIV
Though researchers said that the therapy is still considered extremely risky, the procedure could eventually be part of a therapy that is safe for the masses.
Canada Moves To End Ban On Gay Men Donating Blood After 30 Years
The outright lifetime ban was implemented in 1992 after thousands of Canadians became infected with HIV after being exposed to contaminated blood products.
Counterfeit HIV Medications Hit U.S. Pharmacies, Drug Manufacturer Warns
There are telltale signs users can look for to identify if their meds are the real thing.
DaBaby Slammed on Twitter After He Deletes Apology for Homophobic Rant
Rapper DaBaby sparked controversy when he made comments about the gay community and HIV/AIDS during a recent live performance.
Four Ways HIV Activists Saved Lives During COVID
I shudder to think what our lives might look like right now if HIV activists hadn't done such important work to reshape how we respond to new infectious diseases.
How a Rare Group of HIV Patients May Control Virus Without Drugs
The team hopes the work brings us a step closer to new treatments.
The HIV Pandemic Is Still Raging—and Won't Stop Until We End the Stigma
It is true that HIV is no longer a death sentence, but fear, misinformation, and shame surrounding the disease remain and make the epidemic harder to contain.
Why Can't We Join Forces on All Diseases Like We Do on Coronavirus?
It really shouldn't take a global pandemic to bring cures to patients.
Lois Smith, a Broadway Treasure, Discusses 'The Inheritance' and More
Lois Smith, who has starred in movies, television and theater for over 60 years is giving a (relatively) small but Tony-worthy performance in Broadway's "The Inheritance."
Hispanic and Latino People in U.S. Struggling With 'invisible' HIV Crisis
The number of Latinx people newly infected with HIV virus spiked an estimated 14 percent between 2010 and 2016.
World's First HIV Positive Sperm Bank Launched in New Zealand
New Zealand is now home to the world's first HIV-positive sperm bank. Founded in the hope of destigmatizing the process for those who wish to become parents, it already has three donors.
Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Potential Effectiveness for Multiple Strains
Scientists at Scripps Research have released a study which suggests their experimental HIV vaccine has the potential to be effective against multiple strains of the virus.
Frank Ocean Responds to Critics Over Queer Club Night
Frank Ocean debuted his new queer club night PrEP+ in Queens, but many critics accused Ocean of trying to rewrite history and taking funding from PrEP manufacturers for the invite-only event.
Welsh Former Rugby Captain Comes Out as HIV+, Reveals Blackmail Threats
"Now even though I have been forced to tell you this, I choose to fight to educate and break the stigma around this subject."
Here in the South, HIV/AIDS Is Killing in the Shadows Like It's 1989
The new face of America's HIV/AIDS epidemic is black men in mostly rural Southern states like Alabama. Men like me.
Firing HIV/AIDS Council Could Most Affect Black Women
HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects black women in the U.S.
Trump Fires HIV/AIDS Council in Its Entirety
HIV/AIDS activists have been deeply critical of the White House's approach over the past year.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Honor Diana's Legacy
Prince Harry is living up to his mother's legacy as a longtime supporter of charities fighting the spread, transmission and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.
Teen HIV Infections Could Double by 2030: UNICEF
Adolescent girls account for three out of every four new infections.
Court Rules NHS England Can Fund HIV-Prevention Drug
Taking PrEP can reduce the risk of contracting HIV by more than 90 percent.
Exhibit Explores Influence of HIV/AIDS on American Art
The curators of 'Art AIDS America' say a conservative art world failed to confront the subject when the crisis was at its worst.
Why Mbeki's HIV VIews Have No Place in South Africa
The policies of South Africa's former president resulted in hundreds of thousands of premature AIDS deaths.
Ex-South African President Stands By HIV Comments
Mbeki blocked the distribution of antiretroviral drugs, resulting in 330,000 premature deaths.
U.N. Study: Dating Apps Increase HIV Risk For Asia's Teens
While HIV infection rates are falling globally, in Asia and the Pacific region infections among 10-19 year-olds have increased.