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The Conversation
2 weeks ago
philosophy

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The term 'AIDS' was pivotal in shaping perceptions and stigma surrounding the disease, influencing both public discussion and activism. [ more ]
Psychology Today
4 weeks ago
Psychology

How Person-First Language Gives You Power

In 1983, people with AIDS pioneered person-first language, highlighting the importance of human dignity over health conditions. [ more ]
HuffPost
9 months ago
Health

8 Common HIV Myths You Need To Stop Believing

Misinformation and stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS have led to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
Education is important in dispelling myths and reducing the stigma around HIV. [ more ]
The Conversation
2 weeks ago
philosophy

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The term 'AIDS' was pivotal in shaping perceptions and stigma surrounding the disease, influencing both public discussion and activism. [ more ]
Psychology Today
4 weeks ago
Psychology

How Person-First Language Gives You Power

In 1983, people with AIDS pioneered person-first language, highlighting the importance of human dignity over health conditions. [ more ]
HuffPost
9 months ago
Health

8 Common HIV Myths You Need To Stop Believing

Misinformation and stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS have led to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
Education is important in dispelling myths and reducing the stigma around HIV. [ more ]
morestigma
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Writing

As the mother in 'An Early Frost,' Gena Rowlands helped fight the stigma of AIDS

An Early Frost was a groundbreaking film addressing AIDS and homophobia, illustrating the stigma and familial struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the 1980s. [ more ]
#lenacapavir
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Humanity is closer to stopping HIV, and the biggest obstacle is the price of the drug that will do it

Lenacapavir shows 100% efficacy in preventing HIV infections in women with simple administration.
It is not a vaccine but highly effective, sparking enthusiasm in the fight against HIV. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Beginning of end of HIV epidemic? - Harvard Gazette

Researchers are cautiously optimistic about a new preventative treatment for the AIDS virus, lenacapavir, showing promising results in preventing infection. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Humanity is closer to stopping HIV, and the biggest obstacle is the price of the drug that will do it

Lenacapavir shows 100% efficacy in preventing HIV infections in women with simple administration.
It is not a vaccine but highly effective, sparking enthusiasm in the fight against HIV. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Beginning of end of HIV epidemic? - Harvard Gazette

Researchers are cautiously optimistic about a new preventative treatment for the AIDS virus, lenacapavir, showing promising results in preventing infection. [ more ]
morelenacapavir
High Country News
3 months ago
Writing

Learning how to live and die with long COVID - High Country News

Exploring Badwater Basin's temporary transformation due to floods and its significance to artists like David Wojnarowicz. [ more ]
The Nation
4 months ago
Writing

Keith Haring and the Downtown Art Revolution

Understanding the impact of AIDS on artists' lives and creations. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
9 months ago
SF LGBT

Recommitting to Realizing a World Without AIDS - San Francisco Bay Times

AIDS is still destroying lives, particularly in marginalized communities where lives are undervalued and underserved.
The healthcare system does not treat everyone equally and access to healthcare is unequal. [ more ]
#HIV
ABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago
Public health

Latinos disproportionately impacted by HIV in Santa Clara Co., data shows

Despite progress made against HIV and AIDS, 35,000 people still become infected in the US each year.
Racial inequities in HIV diagnoses persist, with 60% of new diagnoses in Santa Clara County occurring among the Hispanic and Latino community. [ more ]
www.dw.com
9 months ago
Health

Virologists making progress in fight against HIV/AIDS DW 12/01/2023

Antiretroviral drugs have been successful in treating HIV infection since the mid-1990s.
Integrase inhibitors are a major breakthrough in HIV treatment and have saved the lives of many patients. [ more ]
www.dw.com
9 months ago
Health

Virologists making progress in fight against HIV/AIDS DW 12/01/2023

Antiretroviral drugs have been successful in treating HIV infection since the mid-1990s.
Integrase inhibitors are a major breakthrough in HIV treatment and have saved the lives of many patients. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago
Public health

Latinos disproportionately impacted by HIV in Santa Clara Co., data shows

Despite progress made against HIV and AIDS, 35,000 people still become infected in the US each year.
Racial inequities in HIV diagnoses persist, with 60% of new diagnoses in Santa Clara County occurring among the Hispanic and Latino community. [ more ]
www.dw.com
9 months ago
Health

Virologists making progress in fight against HIV/AIDS DW 12/01/2023

Antiretroviral drugs have been successful in treating HIV infection since the mid-1990s.
Integrase inhibitors are a major breakthrough in HIV treatment and have saved the lives of many patients. [ more ]
www.dw.com
9 months ago
Health

Virologists making progress in fight against HIV/AIDS DW 12/01/2023

Antiretroviral drugs have been successful in treating HIV infection since the mid-1990s.
Integrase inhibitors are a major breakthrough in HIV treatment and have saved the lives of many patients. [ more ]
moreHIV
www.dw.com
9 months ago
Public health

Virologists making progress in fight against HIV/AIDS DW 12/01/2023

Antiretroviral drugs have been successful in treating HIV infection since the mid-1990s.
Integrase inhibitors are a major breakthrough in HIV treatment and have saved the lives of many patients. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Writing

Dionne Warwick: Britain has always been very good to me. I feel its wonderful embrace'

Growing up in New Jersey shielded the author from racism until facing segregated audiences in the deep south, challenging perceptions on skin pigmentation, AIDS stigma, and confronting gangster rap lyrics. The author reflects on uncomfortable cover versions of their hits by British singers. [ more ]
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