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By Maia Szalavitz/Undark Dec 10, 2020

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Shaming the public into smarter COVID-19 decisions won’t work. This will.

We can’t expect people to avoid risks entirely.

By Kat Eschner May 12, 2020

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PrEP can prevent HIV infection in teens—so why aren’t they using it?

The medication is highly effective in preventing HIV in young people, but its not being used enough.

By Alex Schwartz Dec 4, 2019

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Here’s how PrEP medications outsmart HIV

Can you really take one pill a day to prevent HIV?

By Alex Schwartz Dec 2, 2019

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What it means to have ‘undetectable’ HIV—and why you need to know

Finding a “cure” for the virus is only part of beating it.

By Rachel Feltman Nov 11, 2019

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This ‘new’ strain of HIV is actually a good thing

And it isn’t even new.

By Nicole Wetsman Jul 3, 2019

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Gene editing could help eliminate HIV

A combination of two treatments rid mice of the retrovirus.

By Rachel Feltman Nov 12, 2016

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A tiny USB stick can tell you how much HIV is in your blood

Just don't try to put photos on it

By Knvul Sheikh Oct 10, 2016

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Why It’s Too Soon To Say HIV Has Been Cured

News of a "breakthrough" treatment may be over-hyped

By Knvul Sheikh Oct 3, 2016

Health

One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

A "monkey-like" immune system that stays calm

By Alexandra Ossola Apr 8, 2016

Health

HIV Not So Easy To Edit Out Of Cells, Study Finds

Attempts to do so only made the virus stronger

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Shaming the public into smarter COVID-19 decisions won’t work. This will.

PrEP can prevent HIV infection in teens—so why aren’t they using it?

Here’s how PrEP medications outsmart HIV

What it means to have ‘undetectable’ HIV—and why you need to know

This ‘new’ strain of HIV is actually a good thing

Gene editing could help eliminate HIV

A tiny USB stick can tell you how much HIV is in your blood

Why It’s Too Soon To Say HIV Has Been Cured

One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

HIV Not So Easy To Edit Out Of Cells, Study Finds