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“I am the steward of my ship”: John Gibson rewrites his HIV narrative
The Switch

“I am the steward of my ship”: John Gibson rewrites his HIV narrative

The TikTok lead and fitness enthusiast shares how he turned fear into fuel after testing positive.

“So much life to live”: Eric Nieves on thriving with HIV
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“So much life to live”: Eric Nieves on thriving with HIV

The Ocean Engineering Ph.D. on how he processed his diagnosis, leaned into his passions, and found happiness.

​The Talk​: Navigating your treatment
The Talk

​The Talk​: Navigating your treatment

Advocates open up about pushing for answers, navigating medication, and staying empowered.

The Talk: Starting the conversation
The Talk

The Talk: Starting the conversation

Real stories. First conversations. How four people found the courage to talk about their HIV diagnosis.

“I felt like a butterfly”: Niko Flowers on reclaiming life with HIV
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“I felt like a butterfly”: Niko Flowers on reclaiming life with HIV

From South Carolina shame to New York billboards, her story is one of survival and self-love.

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

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

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

Why activist Raif Derrazi thinks his HIV diagnosis is a gift
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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.”

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.

Tratamiento y prevención del VIH por inyección: Todo lo que necesita saber
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Tratamiento y prevención del VIH por inyección: Todo lo que necesita saber

Mucho ha cambiado cuando se trata de inyectables, obtenga un poco de claridad aquí.

Injectable HIV treatment, prevention: Everything you need to know
Treatment

Injectable HIV treatment, prevention: Everything you need to know

So much has changed when it comes to injectables — get some clarity here.

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PrEP

Is this the future of PrEP?

A new study found combining treatments could lead to an astounding reduction of HIV transmissions.

Queer men aren't the only ones affected by recent syphilis spike
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Queer men aren't the only ones affected by recent syphilis spike

Maternal syphilis rates in the U.S. have tripled in recent years, CDC report shows, raising infection risk for infants.

38-year-old inmate dies after being denied HIV meds, lawsuit claims
Law & Crime

38-year-old inmate dies after being denied HIV meds, lawsuit claims

The company providing health care services to the California prison has previously been accused of failing HIV-positive inmates.

South Africa to Offer Injectable HIV-Prevention
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South Africa to Offer Injectable HIV-Prevention

An Indian drug company is set to make a cheaper generic version of the HIV injectable medication.

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HIV Medication Could Slow Dementia

The drug clears toxic brain proteins and had positive results in mice.

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Treatment

Dietary Supplement Could Reverse HIV-Related Organ Damage

Researchers tested MitoQ on HIV-positive mice with encouraging results.

Human Rights Campaign Data Shows Racial Disparities in Mpox Treatment
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Human Rights Campaign Data Shows Racial Disparities in Mpox Treatment

Only one tenth of Black people received treatment, despite accounting for one third of all new mpox cases.