Major Study Confirms Need for Early HIV Treatment
By: Eric Brus* — In late May, researchers in a major international study reported definitive evidence that early antiretroviral treatment (ART) substantially reduces HIV-infected persons’ risks…
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Large Percentage of Youth with HIV May Lack Immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella
NIH study finds those vaccinated before starting modern HIV therapy may be at risk Between one-third and one-half of individuals in the United States who…
Rates of HIV Diagnoses in U.S. stable, but Gay Men Still Have High Rates of Infection
By: Eric Brus*— Late last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their new surveillance report, Diagnoses of HIV infection in the United…
New CDC Campaign Encourages All Living with HIV to Start & Stay on Treatment
HIV Treatment Works highlights benefits for those with HIV and their partners HIV Treatment Works, a communication campaign focused exclusively on encouraging treatment and care…
National Report Documents Hate Violence Against LGBTQ and HIV Communities
By: Eric Brus*— High levels of hate violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities continued last year, according to the new report, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…
How The Hobby Lobby Decision Could Undermine The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision might make it harder for millions of LGBT Americans to access treatment that could revolutionize the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Supreme…
Report: Gay & Bisexual Men More Vulnerable to HIV Transmission
By: Eric Brus*– Three weeks ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its new surveillance report, Rates of diagnoses of HIV infection…
AIDS United Funds Six Puerto Rican Organizations for HIV Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON — Thanks to $155,000 in grant investments from AIDS United, six community-based organizations in Puerto Rico will have expanded capacity for vital HIV prevention services…
Fenway Health Leads in Healthcare Equality Across the Board
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– A new report on that status of healthcare for LGBT Americans shows that an increasing number of hospitals are striving to…