Study: Children May Silently Spread COVID-19

Kids can have a high coronavirus viral load, which makes them more contagious.


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Good News for Those Who Missed AIDS 2020: Virtual

Discussions, sessions and abstracts from the International AIDS Conference are now available online for free!


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Cosmetic Surgeon Must Pay $375K in Damages for HIV Discrimination

Court findings showed the doctor not only refused to treat people who had HIV but also tested patients without their consent.


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ELEVATE Will Train People Living With HIV for Jobs Ending the Epidemic

A similar training program, ESCALATE, will teach communities to recognize and fight HIV stigma.


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Major Health Insurer to Stop Covering Descovy to Prevent HIV

A low-cost generic version of Truvada as PrEP will hit the market September 30.


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The HIV Story Behind “Beauty and the Beast” and Other Disney Classics

The documentary “Howard” explores the life and AIDS-related death of Oscar-winning lyricist Howard Ashman.


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Exploring New Ways to Prevent HIV and STIs in Women

A Campbell Foundation grant will help this scientist study lactic acid’s anti-inflammatory role in the female reproductive tract.


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Michelle Obama Reveals COVID-19 Also Affects Her Mental Health

The former first lady disclosed that she periodically suffers from depression.


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Fewer ICU Beds for COVID-19 in Low-Income Areas

How much individuals earn in certain areas can affect whether they get access to a hospital bed for critical care for the coronavirus.


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Watch Federal HIV Leaders Discuss the Plan to End the U.S. Epidemic

This week’s virtual conversations are part of the 2020 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment.


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What’s the Best Way to Address the Alcohol Misuse That Fuels HIV?

With the help of a $6.2 million grant, researchers at Brown University hope to find out.


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AIDS Foundation Chicago Reports Data Breach

The cybercriminal did not access Social Security or credit card numbers or banking information.


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How the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Keeps People Engaged in Care

Research articles on the program’s successes are collected on PLOS Medicine and PLOS ONE.


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Iris House Leader Now Heads a Second HIV Group

Ingrid Floyd is the interim executive director of Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases (WORLD).


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Experts Suggest Regular COVID-19 Testing of College Students

Lower-quality coronavirus tests, mask wearing and frequent handwashing can help control coronavirus infections on campuses.


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$109M to End HIV in America

The CDC funding goes to 32 state and local health departments as part of a federal initiative.


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Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine

The FDA must approve any coronavirus vaccine before it’s widely distributed, but political pressure could cloud the decision.


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AIDS Group amfAR Awards Two Grants to Research COVID-19

Plus: Watch a video interview series exploring the intersections between HIV and COVID-19.


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$25K Settlement in HIV Discrimination Case Against Plastic Surgeon

The doctor allegedly refused to perform a breast reduction procedure because of the woman’s HIV status.


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An Easy Way to Stay Updated on HIV Crime Bills Across the Country

The Sero Project adds Bill Tracker 50 interactive maps to its website, including one that follows COVID-19 criminalization efforts.


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