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The Talk Season 5 premieres this spring with HIV guidance for the newly diagnosed
The Talk

The Talk Season 5 premieres this spring with HIV guidance for the newly diagnosed

Individuals living with HIV share advice, insight, and support.

Celebrating Black History Month with our annual African American issue
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Celebrating Black History Month with our annual African American issue

We cover many of the major health issues affecting the Black community today — plus some joy, love, and laughter.

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Youth

A camp for HIV-positive kids is for sale. Here's why its founder is celebrating

One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.

President Joe Biden speaks at a ceremony on the White House South Lawn commemorating World AIDS Day 2024 Red Ribbon and memorial quilt panels in background
World AIDS Day

AIDS Memorial Quilt displayed at White House for the first time

It was a big World AIDS Day for the world’s largest ongoing community art project.

AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser is ending after more than 30 years
News

AIDS/LifeCycle is ending after more than 30 years

The event has raised over $300 million for HIV services at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Out100 Honoree Tony Valenzuela thanks queer and trans communities for support in his HIV journey
The Switch

Out100 Honoree Tony Valenzuela thanks queer and trans communities for support in his HIV journey

“It's hard not to think about all those people and put my own challenges into perspective,” said the HIV and LGBTQ+ advocate.

Creator and host Karl Schmid fights HIV stigma with knowledge
The Switch

Creator and host Karl Schmid fights HIV stigma with knowledge

In the new episode of The Switch, watch Karl Schmid, creator and host of Plus Life Media, combat HIV stigma with empowerment through knowledge.

Discover the power of Wellness in your life
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Discover the power of Wellness in your life

Check out an inspiring chat with our spring cover star, wellness expert Jess King — and read the full issue below!

Season 4 of The Switch on resilience & radical self-love returns this spring
The Switch

Season 4 of The Switch on resilience & radical self-love returns this spring

Meet four courageous individuals living with HIV who are embracing positive lifestyle changes!

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Politics

Trump's orders prompt CDC to erase HIV resources

Due to a new order censoring "gender diversity" in health information, LGBTQ+ resources, including HIV info, will be erased from government sites.

This long-term HIV survivor says testosterone therapy helped save his life.
Books

This long-term HIV survivor says testosterone therapy helped save his life.

Nelson Vergel's been on a lifelong mission to educate people about hormone therapy since he says it helped him survive the AIDS crisis in the early 1990s.

Representative Barbara Lee Aids red ribbon and globe in womans hands for World AIDS Day
Guest Voices

Decades of progress, uniting to fight HIV/AIDS

Reflecting on her work in HIV/AIDS prevention, Congresswoman Barbara Lee writes on how the fight is not yet over.

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News

Climate change is disrupting access to HIV treatment

A new analysis finds that the parts of the country where HIV prevalence is high are also some of the most at-risk areas for climate disasters.

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Prevention

Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir, an HIV-prevention drug, reduces risk by 96%

Gilead researchers say lenacapavir “has the potential to be one of the most impactful interventions” in the battle against HIV.

Doctor Pricking finger Blood Test for donation alongside man with HIV express test mouth swab
News

BREAKING NEWS: Trump admin moves to end federal HIV prevention programs

“This is a dangerous move,” says Jirair Ratevosian, an associate research scientist at Yale University.

Lexi Love
News

Lexi Love comes out as HIV+ after Trump deletes federal resources

“My health and well being as an entertainer is at risk now,” the Drag Race star wrote on Instagram.

Hollywood must do better on HIV representation
Guest Voices

Hollywood must do better on HIV representation

This World AIDS Day, the entertainment industry can commit to fighting stigma by creating realistic representations of people living with HIV.

Check out our 2024 year-end issue!
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Check out our 2024 year-end issue!

We celebrate our Health Heroes of the Year, share some winter fitness tips, discuss the importance of mental health, and more.

How fitness coach Tyriek Taylor reclaims his power from HIV with self-commitment
The Switch

How fitness coach Tyriek Taylor reclaims his power from HIV with self-commitment

Artist, activist and coach Tyriek Taylor discusses his journey with HIV, from initial terror to full acceptance, through treatment, self-commitment and support from communities.

Why activist Raif Derrazi thinks his HIV diagnosis is a gift
The Switch

Why activist Raif Derrazi thinks his HIV diagnosis is a gift

“My diagnosis was a gift,” says Derrazi. “It was the catalyst for a profound change in my life.”