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Gilead hopes to get FDA approval to use Lenacapavir (pictured) for PrEP later this year with the possibility of debuting it by the middle or end of next year.

Health

Injectable PrEP continues to show promising results

By Matt Tracy

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Health

NYC reports increase in mpox cases in August

By Matt Tracy

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.

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New York State health commissioner allows pharmacists to administer mpox vaccine without prescription

By Matt Tracy

Darryl Mitteldorf, LCSW, is an oncology social worker who heads up Malecare.

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Malecare utilizes peer-to-peer support and advocacy to help gay men with prostate cancer

By Matt Tracy

A lawsuit accuses two pharmacies in Queens of selling fake Descovy, according to Gilead.

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Lawsuit accuses two Queens pharmacies of selling fake HIV drugs

By Matt Tracy

Insurers could be required to cover doxy PEP if the United States Preventive Services Taskforce acts to give it an A-grade rating.

Health

Congressmembers call on task force to require insurers to cover doxy PEP

By Matt Tracy

The World Health Organization's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Health

WHO, Africa CDC declare global health emergency over mpox outbreak in Africa

By Matt Tracy

Downtown Kinshasha, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been impacted by the latest mpox outbreak.

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Health officials warn of mpox outbreak in African countries

By Matt Tracy

The Wal-Mart at 3580 Memorial Drive in Decatur, Georgia, is one of the locations participating in Mistr's at-home HIV testing program.

Health

Pilot program brings free at-home HIV tests to select Wal-Mart stores

By Matt Tracy

Mapplethorpe Foundation trustee Eric R. Johnson (left) with Mapplethorpe model Randy Sherman and fashion designer Zaldy Goco.

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Hundreds raise money for Callen-Lorde at Hamptons Tea Dance

By Donna Aceto

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have urged those who received their first dose of the mpox vaccine to complete the two-dose regimen.

Health

After recent uptick, NYC sees decrease in mpox cases

By Matt Tracy

Health

White House issues follow-up statement after criticism over position on gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

There were several testing vans on hand.

Health

Callen-Lorde leads Union Square event to mark HIV Testing Day

By Donna Aceto

Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislation on June 28, 2024, in Greenwich Village.

Health

Hochul signs package of HIV/AIDS bills, rolls out funding for Harlem LGBTQ Center

By Matt Tracy

Staff celebrating Pride Month at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

Dan’s Papers

All Stony Brook Medicine Hospitals Again Named National Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan (middle).

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Adams administration reverses proposal to cut Health Department’s HIV/‌AIDS budget

By Matt Tracy

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