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How people talked about and named the AIDS crisis shaped how it was viewed and either fostered or countered a culture of stigma, writes historian Anthony Petro.
Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. government's report of the world's first officially recorded AIDS cases.
The story of Robert Rayford symbolizes how the story of HIV has been told through a white lens -- for nearly 50 years.
HIV has shaken the world for 40 years; it's also produced some incredible art.
The first of a series on the complicated miracle drug changing the face of queer life and how its availability often depends on geography.
In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.
A new, drug-resistant strain of the "flesh-eating" MRSA bacteria is spreading quickly among gay men in Boston and San Francisco and soon could pose a wider threat. In a study published Monday by the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers wrote that the MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria is spread easily through anal intercourse as well as by skin-to-skin contact and touching contaminated surfaces.
The Genius: Picasso actor discusses why the life and death of poet Max Jacob matter today.
Minister says Mayor Pete Buttigieg must prove he's not "too gay."
During an interview with the Washington Post, the CEO criticized "how Anderson Cooper behaves."
Tetanus, diptheria (Td) and tetanus, diptheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination.
Alyson Books, in partnership with The Advocate, is publishing The Advocate Guide to Gay Men's Health and Wellness by Frank Spinelli, MD, in January. This concise reference manual aims to be a definitive source for all you need to know about your health. The book provides helpful information on how to stay well and what to do if you become ill. In this excerpt Spinelli lays out the five vaccines every gay man should know about.
