People with HIV have an added risk of heart failure, so they and their health care providers need to be alert for early signs such as ... Read More
Living with HIV
Key Nutritional Supplements for Those Living with HIV
Living with HIV presents unique challenges, particularly as it relates to maintaining a strong immune system, which is crucial for overall ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Is Making HIV Treatment Easier for Black People
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States, facing a staggering 42 percent of new HIV infections ... Read More
5 Proven Strategies to Lower HIV Drug Costs
You already know. Living with HIV means staying on top of your meds—antiretroviral therapy (ART) that keeps the virus in check and lets ... Read More
The First Twice-Yearly Tool to Prevent HIV Holds Promise for Black & Brown Communities
Black communities have carried a disproportionate burden of the HIV epidemic in the U.S., yet the tools meant to protect us haven’t always ... Read More
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
How To Talk To Your Partner About HIV Testing
Before having sex with a new partner, you should talk about STIs. You might tell yourself that skipping this talk is fine. But we live in ... Read More
Can You Keep HIV Under Control Without Treatment?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to ... Read More
Black People Thriving With HIV: Stigma Is Loud, But So Is Survival
Black Excellence Includes Us When we talk about Black excellence, too often we leave out a crucial truth: Black people living and ... Read More
Preparing for PrEP Side Effects
Black Americans make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, but roughly 54 percent of Black American women have been diagnosed with HIV. ... 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
HIV Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is crucial for everyone, but it's especially important for those living with HIV. A well-planned ... Read More