Health

Lesbian Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to head NIAID

Lesbian Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to head NIAID

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a world-acclaimed expert on HIV and sexually transmitted infections, has been chosen to head the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci.

HIV confab hears news about heart disease, mpox

HIV confab hears news about heart disease, mpox

The International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science, held recently in Brisbane, Australia, included new findings on a medication to prevent heart disease and the risk of severe mpox among people living with HIV.

LGBTQ Agenda: GOP subcommittee proposes cutting all Ending the HIV Epidemic funding

LGBTQ Agenda: GOP subcommittee proposes cutting all Ending the HIV Epidemic funding

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 25, 2023

Even though it was announced under former President Donald Trump (R), House Republicans have proposed cutting all $220 million in funding for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's portion for the Ending the HIV Epidemic program.

People with undetectable HIV have zero transmission risk, WHO says

People with undetectable HIV have zero transmission risk, WHO says

In a move long encouraged by advocates, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed that people with HIV who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and maintain an undetectable viral load do not transmit the virus during sex, a concept known as U=U.

Researchers say man may be cured of HIV using stem cells without mutation

Researchers say man may be cured of HIV using stem cells without mutation

A man dubbed the Geneva Patient may be the sixth person to be functionally cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant for cancer treatment, researchers reported ahead of the IAS Conference on HIV Science, taking place in Brisbane, Australia.

New global AIDS report shows uneven progress

New global AIDS report shows uneven progress

There is a clear path to ending AIDS, and some countries have made great strides, according to the latest UNAIDS update released July 13 ahead of the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Brisbane, Australia.

'Daddy Lover God' — Don Shewey's sensual sexual memoir

'Daddy Lover God' — Don Shewey's sensual sexual memoir

  • SEX
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jul 18, 2023

Don Shewey's book "Daddy Lover God" bills itself as a memoir and instruction manual, but it primarily chronicles Shewey's psycho-sexual-spiritual adventures.

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV-positive trans woman sues after solitary confinement

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV-positive trans woman sues after solitary confinement

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 11, 2023

A transgender woman is suing the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections and several staff, alleging that she was placed in solitary confinement for six years because of her HIV status after she was "violently assaulted," according to the suit.

Some changes coming to AIDS Walk SF

Some changes coming to AIDS Walk SF

AIDS Walk San Francisco will take place next month, and event organizers are getting the word out about some changes to the event that raises funds for HIV/AIDS nonprofits.

Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid ongoing legal fight

Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid ongoing legal fight

  • SEX
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

The fate of the Steamworks Baths chain hangs in the balance, as two companies with ownership stakes duke it out in a court battle that includes allegations of impersonation, attempted poisoning, and requested drug delivery.

Compromise may keep PrEP covered, for now, as federal court case proceeds

Compromise may keep PrEP covered, for now, as federal court case proceeds

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 14, 2023

A potential compromise would keep PrEP covered by insurers and employers as a case that would overrule federal protection for HIV preventative care moves through the courts.

HIV advocates ask SF supervisors to fund $7M request

HIV advocates ask SF supervisors to fund $7M request

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 6, 2023

With their roughly $7 million funding request not included in Mayor London Breed's budget proposal this year, HIV advocates and service providers are turning to the Board of Supervisors to find the money.

SF HIV advocates to press funding request at City Hall

SF HIV advocates to press funding request at City Hall

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 31, 2023

As budget negotiations heat up in the coming weeks, San Francisco HIV advocates will be marching on City Hall June 5 to press their case for a variety of funding needs.

New HIV cases decline, CDC report says

New HIV cases decline, CDC report says

Annual new HIV infections in the U.S. fell by 12% in recent years, with the greatest declines seen among young gay and bisexual men and people in the South, according to the latest HIV surveillance report from the CDC.