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Sheryl Lee Ralph Sounds Alarm on HIV ‘Upticks’ in Black Women
At Elton John’s Oscars party, the Emmy winner highlights a persistent HIV crisis affecting Black women, especially in the South. Here’s what the data shows.
Billy Porter Says He Was ‘Dead for Three Days’ During Sepsis Health Crisis: ‘I Am a Miracle’
Billy Porter shared new details about the severe sepsis infection that landed him on life support and forced him to step away from Broadway.
Craig Mack’s Ex-Wife Thinks He Was Purposely Infected With HIV: ‘Someone Got to Him'
Craig Mack died in 2018, having never disclosed is HIV diagnosis publicly.
Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins Re-Imagines TLC Classic Track 'Creep' for HIV Awareness
The TLC singer reworked the song as 'PrEP,' raising awareness for both the virus that causes AIDS and the preventative drug.
Magic Johnson Recalls Disclosing HIV Diagnosis to His Wife: ‘It Was the Hardest Thing’
Magic Johnson reflects on his HIV diagnosis and how faith and love helped him through.
Cardi B Holds Her Own in Twerk-Off With Male Exotic Dancer at PrEP Day Event
The rapper, who's expecting her fourth child, held her own while dancing at a West Hollywood club.
Cardi B Says PrEP Is ‘For Everybody,’ Encourages Fans To Take HIV Preventative
She attended MISTR's National PrEP Day at The Abbey, a gay club in Los Angeles.
Over 400 Patients at Massachusetts Hospital Potentially Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis
Patients undergoing endoscopy at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts were potentially exposed over two years.
Magic Johnson Praises Wife Cookie for Supporting Him After HIV Diagnosis
The Los Angeles Lakers legend and his wife received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award on Thursday night.
Federal Judge Rules Coverage of HIV Prevention Drug PrEP Under Obamacare Violates Religious Freedom
A federal judge in Texas declared private insurance companies should not be required to cover HIV prevention medicine PrEP as part of the Affordable Care Act.
Charlie Sheen Settles Lawsuit for $120,000 After Ex Claims He Exposed Her to HIV
Charlie Sheen has settled a 2017 lawsuit in which one of his ex-girlfriends, who remained anonymous, accused the actor of exposing her to HIV in 2017.
Researchers Say 66-Year-Old Man Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
The man received the transplant in 2019 after he was diagnosed with leukemia: 'I thought it was a death sentence,' he said about his HIV diagnosis.
Woman Cured of HIV With New Transplant Method Involving Umbilical Cord Blood
The method involves umbilical cord blood, which is more widely available than adult stem cells and reportedly doesn’t need to be matched as closely.
First Injectable HIV Prevention Drug Gets Approval From FDA
The drug, Apretude, can be taken every two months and is injected in place of daily HIV prevention pills like PReP treatments Truvada and Descovy.
Multiple HIV/AIDS Organizations Say DaBaby Hasn’t Reached Out or Donated Since Meeting
GLAAD previously shared a statement on behalf of multiple organizations regarding a meeting with DaBaby. Several groups say DaBaby hasn't been heard from since.
Woman With HIV Cured of Virus Without Stem Cell Treatment in Extremely Rare Case
Researchers say they’ve found an HIV patient who—eight years after she was first diagnosed—no longer shows signs of an infection despite no stem cell treatment.
Dave Chappelle Addresses DaBaby’s Homophobic Comments in New Netflix Special
In 'The Closer,' Chappelle's latest special for the streaming platform, the comedian shares his thoughts on DaBaby's homophobic remarks and ensuing criticism.
DaBaby Engaged in ‘Meaningful Dialogue’ During Meeting With HIV Awareness Organizations
Black leaders from nine HIV organizations met with DaBaby during a private meeting, where they say the rapper engaged in 'meaningful dialogue.'