POZ January/February 2025
POZ January/February 2025
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.
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Features
Changing the HIV Narrative
Straight men living with the virus are speaking up.
What’s in a Name?
The debate over who qualifies as a long-term survivor is in the spotlight.
2025 HIV and AIDS Awareness Days
Awareness days help educate the general public and specific communities about HIV and AIDS.
Editor’s Letter
Whenever I Call You Friend
This special issue focuses on African Americans and highlights contributions of other Black advocates.
POZ Q&A
Meet Thomas Dobbs
There is more to this beloved HIV doctor than an abortion ruling.
POZ Planet
R.I.P. Cornelius Baker, Longtime HIV Advocate
He was an esteemed HIV policy expert.
Health Insurers Must Cover All PreP
The three FDA-approved versions are included.
Smoking and HIV in Black Adults
A $4.7 million grant will help test a mobile app.
Honoring HIV Clinical Education and Research
HIV Medicine Association recognizes three experts.
Breaking the Silence
Tom Fikiri Masarara has experienced a journey of survival and hope.
Camp Heartland Is Closing
The longtime retreat served youth living with HIV.
Everyday – January/February 2025
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
Speak Up
The Well Project shares how you can make a difference on an individual or community level.
Spotlight
Ball to End AIDS 2024
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation has raised millions and continues to draw attention to the ongoing HIV crisis via star-studded events.
Basics
HIV and Mental Health
Psychotherapy and medications can help manage anxiety and depression.
Research Notes
Prevention: 3-Month Vaginal Ring
Surveys show that many women prefer a vaginal ring over daily oral or long-acting injectable PrEP.
Treatment: Treating Advanced HIV
Dovato can be a good option for people with advanced HIV who are starting antiretroviral therapy for the first time
Cure: Viral Reservoir
HIV inserts its genetic blueprints into human cells and establishes a long-lasting reservoir that the drugs can’t reach
Concerns: Heart & Liver Health
As they age, people with HIV are more prone to comorbidities, including cardiovascular and liver disease.
Care & Treatment
Weekly Oral HIV Meds Look Promising
Gilead and Merck are developing a combination pill that could become the longest-acting regimen without injections.
Need for PrEP Remains Unmet
Targeted interventions can help improve PrEP access for specific populations.
Loneliness Linked to Frailty in Older People With HIV
Frailty was assessed using a metric that includes unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, poor grip strength, slow walking speed and more.
First Report of Clade I Mpox in U.S.
Clade I mpox has historically had a higher fatality rate than Clade II, but mortality depends on access to medical care.
Nutrition & Fitness
Homemade Granola
Store-bought granola is more like candy.
SuperFoods: Miscellaneous
Toss these miscellaneous items into your grocery cart:
Heroes
Stigma Warrior
After 40 years of living with HIV, Joanna Robinson has committed the past decade to ending HIV and the accompanying stigma.
DIGITAL EDITION
POZ January/February 2025
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