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Access to life-saving HIV prevention medications varies by race and other sociodemographic factors. David Talukdar/Moment via Getty Images

Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight – homing in on disparities can help get care to those who need it most

Two-thirds of new HIV infections are among gay and bisexual men. Although cases have decreased among white men, they have stagnated among communities of color.
Social inequality in healthcare access is set to be exacerbated both by the rise of new technologies, which not everyone will be able to enjoy, and climate change. Shutterstock France

The future of medicine: 50-year forecast offers hope for HIV and cancer patients and predicts climate change to increasingly set agenda

Climate change, inequality, the evolution of knowledge… Experts have been surveyed, and a consensus is emerging on what to expect from the effects of these factors in the medical field.
Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus

HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Many people at heightened risk for HIV have never been tested. Those who have self-tested for HIV often don’t go on to receive care or change their sexual behavior.
A transgender woman at a safe house supporting LGBTQ residents in Kampala, Uganda. Anti-gay laws make certain homosexual relationships punishable by death. Luke Dray/Getty Images

Young people with sexual or gender diversity are at higher risk of stopping their HIV treatment because of stigma and harsh laws

Stigmatised people living with HIV often suffer from fear, depression and abuse. It’s sometimes easier to stop a treatment regime than risk being ostracised or assaulted by the community.
Anemia symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty Images

Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it

Among young children, adolescents and adult women, anemia strikes 1 in 3 globally. Most cases are driven by dietary iron deficiency, red blood cell disorders and untreated tropical diseases.
People living with HIV need support from family and friends to overcome stigma. Getty Images

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

When people living with HIV in Nigeria receive support from close friends, they are less likely to experience stigma and associated poor health outcomes.

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