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Activists call on Facebook to remove ads claiming PrEP Is unsafe
Activists are calling on Facebook to remove ads that suggest the HIV prevention drug PrEP is unsafe.
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Walgreens to provide free testing on National HIV Testing Day
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are partnering to provide free, confidential HIV testing and counseling at select Walgreens stores in more than 260 cities on National HIV Testing Day.
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Gus Kenworthy says he's biking 550 miles to remind people that HIV rates are climbing
In a recent interview with LGBT glossy The Advocate, out Olympian Gus Kenworthy revealed he has raised $153,000 for his upcoming AIDS/LifeCycle ride.
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Trump's 'conscience rule' for healthcare workers would discriminate against LGBT, critics say
Critics of President Donald Trump's "conscience rule" for healthcare providers say it would allow discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Chicagoans entertain with serious music message: Let's Talk About PrEP
It's a very serious subject, but presented in a fun, entertaining fashion.
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Howard Brown Health to provide STI screenings at Evanston library
Howard Brown Health will provide free sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings at the Evanston Public Library on the second Monday of each month this year.
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Elton John: 'Let's make HIV testing normal and break the stigma'
In an op-ed, out British singer Elton John calls for everyone to know their HIV status.
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Chicagoan Angel Saez wins Mr. Gay USofA 2018 Title
This time, the trip from Houston back to Chicago was so much more memorable for Angel L. Saez, who, in mid-October, won the title Mr. Gay USofA 2018.
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Only 4 percent of gay, bisexual men on PrEP, study finds
Only 4 percent of sexually active men who have sex with men in the United States are on Truvada, a new study has concluded.