News 2011
NIH Statement on World AIDS Day 2011
This year, we commemorate World AIDS Day during the 30th year since the first reported cases of AIDS, a milestone that has led many to reflect on how far we have come since those dark days when HIV infection was almost always fatal. Remarkably, three decades of scientific progress in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment have brought us to a time when we can begin to imagine an AIDS-free generation.
Cholesterol levels elevated in toddlers taking anti-HIV drugs
NIH study first to show effect in this age group; long-term significance unknown
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The Need to Address the Graying of AIDS
"I only take one pill a day for my HIV, the rest are for all of my aging issues. And it's great that I've lived to be able to take aging issue drugs! It's a blessing..."
-- Bill Rydwels, age 77. Chicago, IL
"The guy that I was so madly in love with had tested positive for HIV. And I said: "Why didn't you tell me?" He says, "I'm sixty-eight years old, I 've never worn a condom in my life, and I'm not gonna start now."
-- Sue Saunders, age 73. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Apply to AAHU Community Mobilization College Today
The Black AIDS Institute is accepting applications for its flagship training and capacity building program, the African American HIV University (AAHU) Community Mobilization College (CMC) 2012 class.
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How Many Breaths Will It Take to End an Epidemic?
Last week I talked about how we have the tools to end the AIDS epidemic. This week I want to elaborate on what those tools are and why Black folks need to familiarize ourselves with them.
Read more: How Many Breaths Will It Take to End an Epidemic?
- Congressional Briefing Pushes for Prioritization of Black Women
- Meet Gail Butler, the new COO of the Black AIDS Institute
- The Black AIDS Institute Congratulates President Obama for Implementing New Measures to End the AIDS Epidemic in America
- Secretary Sebelius appoints Nancy Mahon, Executive Director of MAC AIDS Fund, as Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS