All posts tagged "hiv/aids"
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CDC: Gay/bisexual men remain most affected by HIV
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that gay men most affected by HIV.
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Whether daily or on-demand, PrEP reduces HIV infection
New study confirms that PrEP taken when needed is still effective
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Aggressive strain of HIV appears in Cuba
Aggressive strain of HIV appears in Cuba
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FDA panel fails to reach a consensus on gay blood ban
FDA panel fails to reach a consensus on gay blood ban
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Arizona Pastor: If you want to cure AIDS by Christmas, execute gay people
“If you executed the homos like God recommends, you wouldn’t have all this AIDS running rampant.” — Steven Anderson, Pastor at Arizona’s Faithful Word Baptist...
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Candlelight Vigil to Mark World AIDS Day
Whitman-Walker Health will host a candlelight vigil tonight, Monday, Dec. 1, to commemorate World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day, now in its 27th year, remembers...
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Obama marks World AIDS Day
President Barack Obama marked World AIDS Day in a proclamation released by the White House, vowing to continue efforts to combat the disease. “In the face...
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French study: PrEP protects against HIV when taken before sex
A French study investigating Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP, has determined that the drug is still effective at reducing the transmission of HIV when taken on-demand,...
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Elton John and PEPFAR team up to fight HIV/AIDS
“People, no matter who they love, who they are, should have a right to be AIDS-free.” — Sir Elton John, speaking with Secretary of State...
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HRC Endorses Truvada for PrEP
National LGBT organization backs use of antiretroviral drug to curb HIV infection rates
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Congressional Democrats continue calls for end to nation’s gay blood ban
Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a formal update on a review of policies regarding...
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Cherry Fund Bears Fruit for Local Organizations
The Cherry Fund, the local not-for-profit all-volunteer organization that holds charity dance events to raise funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations, will host a beneficiary reception...
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HAHSTA Report Bears Good News on HIV Front
The District of Columbia Department of Health’s HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Administration (HAHSTA) released its annual report Wednesday highlighting the progress that HIV/AIDS advocates...
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Congresswoman Lee and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen host HIV testing
“By knowing your status, you can take control and help put an end what to what is still a national public health crisis, and I...
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Rebranding AIDS Walk
Annual fundraiser for Whitman-Walker Health's HIV research changes name to reflect advances in treatment
