A giant leap forward: HIV cure and treatment breakthroughs at CROI 2025
Groundbreaking discoveries shared at the 2025 CROI have sparked a fresh wave of optimism in the global HIV community.
The rising incidence of anal cancer
The rising incidence of anal cancer – a growing concern for people with HIV and gay men.
Understanding weight gain
In recent years, the question of what’s behind the growing rates of obesity and weight gain among people living with HIV has become more pressing.
The transformative power of exercise
Back in 1997, when HIV meds saved me from certain death, I embraced exercise with the intensity that comes with second chances.
The anti-inflammatory benefits of medicinal marijuana
We often hear about inflammaging—chronic inflammation that is associated with premature ageing, cardiovascular disease, digestive issues, fatigue, skin complaints, anxiety, depression, and memory issues. Could medicinal marijuana be a new tool in our anti-inflammatory...
Good food helps a healthy gut
People with HIV can be more prone to stomach problems, particularly in the long-term. When the virus first enters our blood stream, it has a significant effect on the gut microbiome where about 70% of our CD4 T-cells live in lymphoid tissue. Even when HIV treatment is...
