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Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations

Condom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend

The Independent UK

Condoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought

Condom use is down among sexually active teens and young adults

The Independent UK

Prince Harry calls for 'people at the top to start listening' during campfire talk on Lesotho charity trip

The Duke of Sussex spoke on a trip to South Africa to promote his HIV charity Sentebale

Evening Standard

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The biotech sector is booming, fueled by rising healthcare demands, exciting advancements in technology, and increased FDA drug approvals. Thus, investing in Illumina (ILMN), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), and Gilead Sciences (GILD) could be a golden opportunity for those looking to ride the wave of future breakthroughs. Read on….

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Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?

At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn’t find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white woman, told him they didn’t stock that medication. But while he waited to pay for his other purchases, he saw another customer place the medication he just asked for on…

The Conversation

S.Africa's HIV Research Power Couple Says Fight Goes On

Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.

International Business Times

Scientist who discovered body's 'fire alarm' against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize

One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards has gone to Zhijian "James" Chen, a scientist behind a key immune-system discovery.

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Gilead’s biannual HIV shot reduced risk of infections by 96 percent, company says

The drugmaker said its injections were 89 percent more effective than its own Truvada

The Independent UK

Viral Pic Of Bloody Toilet Paper Soiled By Drug Users Sparks HIV Misinformation, Doctor Reacts

"It is crucial that Dr. Mezher retracts the incorrect claims from his TikTok." The post Viral Pic Of Bloody Toilet Paper Soiled By Drug Users Sparks HIV Misinformation, Doctor Reacts first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Holly Johnson recalls David Bowie’s act of kindness after his HIV diagnosis

Pop star recalled the late musician’s friendship during one of the hardest times of his life

The Independent UK

Why France wants to make it easier than ever to get tested for STIs

As of this month, getting tested for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France no longer requires a prescription – and if you're under 26, it's entirely free. The changes come amid a worrying rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and other diseases passed on through sex.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal of confusion over what caused the disease, who it affected…

The Conversation

Australia running low on HIV-prevention drug PrEP as experts warn users to plan ahead

TGA recently approved importation and supply of overseas-registered tablets to help ease the shortage

The Guardian - AU

In South Africa's richest area, mother-to-baby HIV transmission is a concern despite free prevention

It’s a worrying question for health officials in one of the richest and most developed areas of the African continent: Why are babies being born with HIV when free medication is available to prevent mother-to-child transmission

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‘Hot mic’ moment aside, the Albanese government’s Pacific policing deal is a masterstroke of diplomacy

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be attempting to backpedal from a “hot mic” moment at the Pacific Islands Forum this week in which he joked the United States “go halvies” on a new regional policing agreement.

The Guardian - UK

Victims of UK’s infected blood scandal to start receiving payouts by end of year

Those affected by contaminated blood transfusions and products in 1970s and 80s to finally receive compensation

Al Jazeera

‘They give me hope’: Beating HIV stigma with community support in Zimbabwe

Twenty years since antiretroviral therapy was rolled out in the country, HIV/AIDS patients are living full lives.

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US Judge Rules Military Must Accept HIV-Positive Enlistees

US military can no longer reject enlistees with HIV following a federal judge's ruling, citing improved treatment and reduced transmission risk.

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Single-shot HIV treatment suppresses virus 10,000-fold for months, animal study finds

Engineered virus-like particles can outcompete HIV in the body, potentially offering long-term viral suppression after a single dose, a monkey study suggests.

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Meth addiction, HIV and a struggling health system are causing a perfect storm in Fiji

Like many Pacific states that rely on tourism, Fiji had a hard time during the main pandemic years. But as tourism recovers, another crisis threatens the island nation’s stability – one fuelled by rising methamphetamine addiction.

The Independent UK

Contaminated blood scandal victim’s wife told to have abortion after he was infected with HIV at school

Richard Warwick revealed the devastating impact of being infected with HIV and hepatitis B at Treloar’s school in Hampshire, as victims of the scandal are offered ‘insulting’ compensation

The Guardian - UK

Offer to victims of UK contaminated blood scandal ‘derisory’, says survivor

Richard Warwick says £15,000 award to children infected at Treloar’s school ‘insulting’, but minister says it is in addition to main payout

The Independent UK

Victims of infected blood scandal to receive first compensation payments by end of 2024

More than 30,000 patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis between 1970 and 1991 as a result of the scandal

The Guardian - UK

Contaminated blood scandal payouts to start by end of year, says UK government

Individuals could get up to £2.6m in compensation over blood products that caused HIV and hepatitis C

The Conversation

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that

In the U.S., Hispanic women have been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in recent years. Yet they’ve been less likely to take advantage of PrEP, a medication that significantly reduces the risk of getting HIV.

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