Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States, facing a staggering 42 percent of new HIV infections ... Read More
HIV/AIDS
HIV is On the Rise Among Black Americans. Clinical Trials Can Change That
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black ... Read More
HIV and the Black Church: This ‘Revival’ Is Bridging the Divide
In a heartfelt and visionary effort to bridge faith, healing, and public health, ViiV Healthcare has been leading the charge to reimagine ... Read More
Tongue and Mouth Signs of HIV
You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV infection can have ... Read More
ALERT: The ‘Kissing Bug Disease’ Is Spreading
A little-known life-threatening illness, Chagas Disease--or the "Kissing Bug" disease--caused by blood sucking insects should now be ... Read More
7 Early HIV Symptoms
Early symptoms of HIV infection, often occurring 2-4 weeks after exposure, are often mistaken for the flu or other common illnesses. These ... Read More
HIV Rates Are Dropping—But Not for Everyone. Here’s Why.
HIV/AIDS continues to disproportionately affect Black Americans, despite overall progress in reducing infection rates. While Black ... Read More
The Urgent Need for Greater Access to HIV Prevention and Treatment in the Black Community
By Joe Pressley, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations, Amida Care and Sylvia Cowan, Vice President of Customer ... Read More
Is There an HIV Epidemic Among Blacks Folks?
There’s increasing talk these days about HIV in the Black community, and it ain’t good! As you can probably guess, there are various reasons ... Read More
Black Americans Aren’t Getting a Critical HIV Medicine – Why?
There’s a stigma around HIV, whether we like it or not. From concerns about sexual promiscuity to beliefs that only drug addicts are ... Read More
Are HIV Infections Exploding Among Black Women?
Let’s be honest. While we all know using protection is the best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sometimes it’s easier ... Read More
Magic Johnson 3 Years Later: Still Undectable, Still Strong
It was over 30 years ago, on Nov. 7, 1991, when Johnson held a news conference announcing that he was HIV-positive and that he would retire ... Read More