More gay and bisexual men got tested for HIV than ever before in England last year
Last year saw record amounts of HIV testing among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in England, according to the…
Iceland executive apologises after “causing distress” with false HIV claim
Richard Walker, Executive Chair of supermarket chain Iceland, has apologised after spreading misinformation about HIV transmission. In an op-ed for the Mail Online in reference…
HIV diagnoses in heterosexuals overtake those in gay and bi men in Scotland
New HIV diagnoses in heterosexual people are higher than in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Scotland for the…
I Kissed a Boy star Dan Harry on joining “groundbreaking” HIV vaccine trial
“I got the chance to learn about the community, the generations who’ve come before me, who were most affected by HIV, but who also are…
The signs of serious disease hidden INSIDE your mouth – from cancer to HIV and how to check
WE use our mouths constantly - from sipping on wine to chatting with our mates, and of course, scoffing down the foods we love. Brushing your…
I reacted badly to my new man revealing he has HIV – I worry I’ve ruined things
DEAR DEIDRE: MY new man treated me like a princess until I found out he’s HIV positive. I’m ashamed to say that I reacted badly…
EastEnders praised for “landmark” HIV storyline about being ‘undetectable’
Just one third of Brits know the facts about HIV transmission, newly released research from Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading sexual health charity, and…
‘We need to beat HIV stigma once and for all’
I usually focus on health campaigns featuring other activists, rather than myself. It was thought-provoking taking part in National AIDS Trust recent project, highlighting HIV…
Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry mark £1,000,000 raised for HIV advocacy
Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry have helped Terrence Higgins Trust mark a milestone £1,000,000 worth of donations raised via its charity shop. The UK’s largest…
Govt urged to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing by leading charities
Funding the expansion of opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in England is a “no brainer”, five leading charities have told the government. Terrence Higgins Trust,…
Indian LGBTQ+ groups push to widen access to HIV prevention drug PrEP
Every morning, Neharika Ravalkar takes a pill that stops her joining the millions of Indians who are HIV-positive. As a trans woman, Ravalkar is among…
Biden administration to appeal Texas ruling striking down ACA mandate
President Joe Biden's administration will appeal a Texas federal judge's ruling that struck down a mandate requiring health insurance plans to cover preventative care. Photo…
‘Now is the ideal time to test for HIV’
National HIV Testing Week runs from 6 February. Coronavirus impacted National HIV Testing Weeks in 2021 and 2022 and this year the traditional testing options return,…
HIV test that shows result in 15 minutes made freely available in England
HIV tests that show a result in 15 minutes and can be done at home have been made freely available for the first time in…