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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

‘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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

‘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.

Al Jazeera

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.

LiveScience

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 Conversation

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 Independent 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

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: WHO declares mpox emergency, mortgage payments soar, ‘jaw-dropping’ Stonehenge discovery

World Health Organization warns outbreak in Africa resembles early days of HIV; percentage of income spend on mortgages has rocketed; giant Stonehenge stone came from Scotland

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The Guardian - UK

Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency, declares WHO

Outbreak resembles early days of HIV, say experts, urging accelerated access to vaccines and testing

The Guardian - AU

Lyrical, cheeky, galvanising: the queer film-maker who captured Australia’s Aids crisis

The work of the late Stephen Cummins remains an archive of joy amid the gloom – and it’s screening at a Melbourne retrospective

Roll Call

Parental rights law could thwart fight against HIV - Roll Call

A new Tennessee parental rights law could have unintended consequences in a state that already has seen rising cases of HIV and syphilis.

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‘LGBTQ blood donation ban treats us as untouchables’: Ex-journo, Manipur author’s quest for equality

At 55, Sharif D Rangnekar stands at the intersection of several worlds – a journalist turned corporate professional, activist, and author of two books. Yet, it is his identity as a gay man and his role as a “facilitator” for the queer community that have defined his life narrative.

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3 Biotech Stocks to Buy Before Their Earnings Announcements

Buoyed by encouraging clinical trial results and new advancements, the biotech industry is on a strong upward trajectory. Given the sector’s growing potential, I have highlighted three biotech stocks, Exelixis (EXEL), Gilead Sciences (GILD), and Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO), to consider before their second-quarter earnings report. Read on….

The Times of India

The impact of HIV/AIDS and STIs on fertility: What Indian couples need to know

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are major global health issues, impacting quality of life, causing infertility, cancers, and pregnancy complications, and playing a key role in HIV transmission.

The Conversation

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

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