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HIV and Pride: Why the Fight Still Matters

June 19, 2026

The city of San Diego once hosted a big Pride parade that brought people together. A local leader spoke about the power of unity among LGBTQ folks. That message resonated with someone who has lived with HIV for 25 years and has worked in the field for three decades. In 2006, a group of acti

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Gilead’s $3 Million Gift Keeps the AIDS Memory Alive

June 12, 2026

The National AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco buzzed with volunteers as Gilead Sciences rolled up its sleeves to plant new trees and paint fresh pathways. Their big news? A pledge of $3 million over three years to help the grove grow in new ways. The money will go straight into teaching people

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HIV Trial Volunteers Face Quiet Struggles After the Study Ends

June 12, 2026

In many parts of Africa, people step forward to test new HIV vaccines, hoping to protect future generations. They sign up, receive shots, and monitor their health for months or years. Their willingness fuels scientific progress, yet once a study wraps up, the spotlight fades. The abrupt end of tria

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The Hidden Journey of HIV‑Treated Immune Cells

June 8, 2026

CD8⁺ T cells are the body’s frontline defenders against viruses. When HIV takes hold, these cells become overworked and lose their power. Doctors give patients antiretroviral therapy (ART) to stop the virus from multiplying, but many immune problems linger. Scientists used a new technique tha

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What price protects health? How cost shapes PrEP use among gay and bisexual men

June 7, 2026

A new study asked 612 gay and bisexual men in New England how much they’d pay each month for PrEP, the daily pill that cuts HIV risk by over 90 %. Instead of giving them a fixed price, researchers showed different monthly costs—from free up to $105—and watched how willingness to pay changed. Every e

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Helping Hands: Food Pantries Support HIV Community in Los Angeles

June 3, 2026

The food pantry at APLA Health is a vital resource for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. Tom Kaiser visits the Vance North Necessities of Life Program every week. He says he no longer needs to buy groceries for himself because the pantry supplies enough food to keep him fed. The program i

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PrEP Awareness Varies Across Chinese Cities for MSM

May 26, 2026

In China, men who have sex with men (MSM) can protect themselves from HIV using pre‑exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. It works well when taken regularly, but many MSM still do not know about it or use it. Researchers wanted to find out if the city you live in matters. They looked at data from many MSM

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Condoms Matter for Ugandan Teens Living with HIV

May 7, 2026

Around the world, young people face tough choices when it comes to protecting their health. In Eastern Uganda, one of the biggest worries for teens living with HIV is spreading the virus or catching a resistant strain. Even though condoms are known to block transmission, many of these teens still sk

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Needles on wheels: Bangor steps up clean needle game

May 5, 2026

Bangor is quietly gearing up to let health workers drop off clean syringes at home for people in its HIV case management program. This follows a city council committee vote to allow the public health department to seek certification for syringe delivery services. The move comes as HIV cases rise in

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Yoga for HIV: A Fresh Look at Mind-Body Therapy

April 28, 2026

HIV remains a global health challenge, weakening the immune system by targeting key defense cells. Medication like antiretrovirals (ART) helps people live longer, but it doesn't always ease the emotional toll. Stress, anxiety, and depression often linger, making daily life harder. These issues might

HIV and Pride: Why the Fight Still Matters

Gilead’s $3 Million Gift Keeps the AIDS Memory Alive

HIV Trial Volunteers Face Quiet Struggles After the Study Ends

The Hidden Journey of HIV‑Treated Immune Cells

What price protects health? How cost shapes PrEP use among gay and bisexual men

Helping Hands: Food Pantries Support HIV Community in Los Angeles

PrEP Awareness Varies Across Chinese Cities for MSM

Condoms Matter for Ugandan Teens Living with HIV

Needles on wheels: Bangor steps up clean needle game

Yoga for HIV: A Fresh Look at Mind-Body Therapy

Gilead’s $3 Million Gift Keeps the AIDS Memory Alive