Senator and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris (D-CA) this week introduced legislation that would make pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) free for most patients. CNN reports: "Some insurance plans … [Read more...] about Sen. Kamala Harris Introduces Bill That Would Make PrEP Free for Most Americans
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AOC Grills Gilead CEO Over High Cost of PrEP Drug Truvada: WATCH
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grilled Daniel O'Day, the CEO of Gilead Sciences, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication Truvada, about the drug's … [Read more...] about AOC Grills Gilead CEO Over High Cost of PrEP Drug Truvada: WATCH
Milan Christopher Claims Jussie Smollett Kept Him From Getting on ‘Empire’ and That He’s the ‘Father of Black Gay Hollywood: WATCH
Milan Christopher, rapper and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star, came out hard against actor Jussie Smollett on The Armon Wiggins' show yesterday, claiming that Smollett stopped him from … [Read more...] about Milan Christopher Claims Jussie Smollett Kept Him From Getting on ‘Empire’ and That He’s the ‘Father of Black Gay Hollywood: WATCH
Pioneering PrEP Advocate Has Died
Dr. Mags Portman has died at 44 from mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer according to BuzzFeed News. In the last few days, leading figures from across the HIV sector have paid tribute to her … [Read more...] about Pioneering PrEP Advocate Has Died
HIV Rates Rise Among Black Gay Men On PrEP
Citing a study in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes AIDSMap recently reported that "Awareness and use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among black gay, bisexual and other men … [Read more...] about HIV Rates Rise Among Black Gay Men On PrEP
Use Of HIV-Prevention Drug Sees Explosive Growth, But Access Lags for Minorities
Eric Russell, 24, recently joined a health support group for young Latino and black gay men, where he learned about the HIV-prevention pill known as PrEP. He resisted the medication at first, … [Read more...] about Use Of HIV-Prevention Drug Sees Explosive Growth, But Access Lags for Minorities
Love letters and Hate Mail To World AIDS Day
Leo and I wrote two very different posts on the same day, World AIDS Day two years ago that went in very different directions. Both were true and relevant though somewhat diametrically opposed … [Read more...] about Love letters and Hate Mail To World AIDS Day
New Diagnoses of HIV in NYC Hit All-Time Low; City Attributes Drop to PrEP Usage
Some good news from the NYC Department of Health: new HIV cases have hit an all-time low, especially among gay men. The NY Daily News reports: In 2016, 2,279 people were newly diagnosed with the … [Read more...] about New Diagnoses of HIV in NYC Hit All-Time Low; City Attributes Drop to PrEP Usage
United HealthCare Reverses Truvada Policy After Outrage
United HealthCare said it was changing its Truvada policy over the weekend after it was revealed the company had denied the PrEP drug to a gay man because “the information you sent in shows you are … [Read more...] about United HealthCare Reverses Truvada Policy After Outrage
PrEP May Prevent HIV Infection Even When Not Used Daily
The medication used to prevent HIV infection, Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP), can now be taken as needed rather than daily, according to a new study. Researchers found that on-demand use reduced … [Read more...] about PrEP May Prevent HIV Infection Even When Not Used Daily
