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Building a supportive community when you have HIV can help boost your mental and physical health.
Bridgette Picou, a licensed vocational nurse from Palm Springs, California, shares how she went from being diagnosed with HIV to caring for others with the condition.
Angelo Trinidad, who works to provide access to care and treatment for people with HIV and AIDS, shares how people with HIV can access lifesaving treatment regardless of cost.
People living with HIV may also have to manage other health conditions like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, and more.
Even though HIV is a manageable, chronic condition, stigma remains. This contributes to negative ideas about people with HIV, increasing the risk of loneliness.
Learn about the evolution of HIV treatment and where the future of HIV treatment is headed.
HIV and AIDS advocacy organizations and individuals are an essential part of fulfilling medical and social support gaps in underserved communities.
Part of the fear of HIV comes from lack of education. Understanding the facts can prevent misinformation — and HIV — from spreading.
For people with HIV, CD4 count and viral load are important indicators of health status. Learn what they measure and how they affect HIV treatment plans.
Find out how advancements in treatments and our understanding of HIV are allowing people to live fuller lives. Also view lists of FDA-approved drugs.
HIV currently can't be "cured" but it can be effectively managed with viral suppression. Learn about the HIV vaccine, current research, and more.
Learn about the history of HIV and AIDS in the United States. Get the facts on the early days of the epidemic, the evolution of research, and much more.
For many people, the media is a main source of information about diseases. Learn how the media has influenced people’s understanding of HIV and AIDS.
Testing for HIV is easier with these at-home kits.
Unlike other viruses, HIV infection is a progressive disease in which symptoms and severity vary between people. We explain the common symptoms at each stage.
What are the stages of HIV? How does the virus progress? Learn how HIV affects the body, as well as transmission, treatment, and prevention.
Daniel Garza, an HIV-positive activist who has AIDS, has led a remarkable life. From coming out as gay to his Mexican Catholic family, battling drug and alcohol addiction, and receiving diagnoses for both AIDS and cancer, he tells us how’s he’s overcome challenges and stays motivated to live each day to the fullest.
Jennifer Vaughan was diagnosed with HIV at age 45, but later reached undetectable status. Here's her story.
Farieda is a young mother who turned to the IHATA shelter in South Africa to find support. Here's her story, along with how this shelter is helping other women in the community.
Connie Mudenda is an HIV-positive activist who, after losing three children to AIDS in the 1990s, gave birth to an HIV-free daughter in 2012. Here’s her story.
Learn about HIV organizations in the United States and Africa working to support their communities through education and empowerment.
Storytelling has been part of HIV advocacy since the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Meet three activists building upon this tradition through books and shows today.
Although HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 affect the body in different ways, there are some striking similarities in how these viruses affect communities both in the United States and around the world.
Learn 7 tips for wellness and body positivity while living with HIV.
People living with HIV are not necessarily at a higher risk of complications from the flu or other viruses as long as they take antiretroviral medications.
The outlook for people with HIV has drastically changed with scientific advancements over the past 3 decades. Read these personal stories and learn more about updates in HIV treatment.
Four individuals are asked the same questions about living with HIV. These are their stories.
The symptoms of HIV vary between individuals. Our guide can be useful for people of all sexes and genders. Learn more.
HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop. Learn all about HIV and AIDS, including symptoms, treatments, and life expectancy.
Learn why gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men are more likely than average to contract HIV. Find strategies for reducing the risk.
During early or acute HIV infection, your white blood cell count may decrease slightly. But it might not fall out of the “normal” white blood cell count range. Learn more.
Thirty years ago, being diagnosed with HIV was considered a death sentence. Today, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. Here's what you should know.
When it comes to HIV transmission, it’s important to know the early symptoms. An early HIV diagnosis can help ensure prompt treatment to control the virus.
Antiretroviral drugs don’t cure HIV but can reduce the amount of virus in the body. Learn what kinds of side effects they can cause and how to manage them.
What happens after a person contracts HIV? Learn about the effects of HIV on the nervous system, skin, and more.
Medications are available to help treat and manage HIV, but keeping costs down can be hard. Learn the average costs and potential ways to save money.
HIV medications can stop the virus from making copies of itself and spreading. Check out this list of common types of drugs, side effects, and more.
HIV phobia can be a painful type of anxiety for both the person with the phobia and their loved ones. Know this: Help is available, and there are solutions.
Steve Letsike, the Executive Director of Access Chapter 2, an organization in South Africa, shares her thoughts on how social support can help people living with HIV.
Callum Lea, a young queer man, shares his journey to self-acceptance living with HIV.
Living well with HIV includes being active, eating healthy, managing your stress, and having solid social support.
