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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.
'Still Dancing,' Rev. Steve Pieters Relives his Iconic Tammy Faye Interview
When the filmmakers of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" included an interview with Rev. Steve Pieters in the film, they never reached out to him, assuming he was dead. Instead, the long-time AIDS survivor reached out to them.
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.
Looking Back at Five Years of U=U
It's become commonly accepted that a HIV-positive person with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus. But five years ago, U=U was a bold, perhaps even radical, statement.
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.
PrEP Means One Less Thing to Worry About
There are more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. who could benefit from taking PrEP. AltaMed is here to answer any questions, and help you determine if PrEP could be right for you.
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.
DaBaby Tweeted this Apology After Homophobic HIV Remarks
The rapper tweeted apology saying his comments about AIDS/HIV were "insensitive" after receiving massage fans and other music artists spoke out against him, including his "Levitating" collaborator Dua Lipa.
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.
How Gay Neighborhoods Used the Traumas of HIV to Help Cities Fight COVID
According to new research, gay neighborhoods have been particularly well-equipped to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
New Study Brings Mobile Clinics to Populations at High HIV Risk
The NIH is putting the rubber to the road in a new study that will see mobile clinics deployed to test and treat opioid users who inject drugs intravenously.
White House Appoints Out, HIV+ Director for Office of National AIDS Policy
The White House announced the appointment of an out gay man, Harold Phillips, as director of the Office of National AIDS Policy, or (ONAP). The June 5 announcement coincided with the 40th anniversary of the first report on AIDS.