Columbus, OH

Lancaster County, PA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Adding lemon to your water has many benefits. It helps burn more calories. It also relieves many digestion problems. Lemon’s antiaging properties make it great for the skin. Have a toothache or bad breath? Lemon water can help. If you have tonsil issues, it’s good to gargle lemon water...

Add Lemon to Your Water

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Chapel Hill, NC

When I returned to NMAC in April after exactly 30 years, I went down memory lane. April 1994 was a busy time for me. I had turned in my master’s thesis at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was running the review process for the state health department’s first Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS grant applicants and studying for finals, and my friend Phil from Maryland had died of an AIDS-related illness.

Memory Lane

This quick-reference chart compares antiretroviral (ARV) options for the treatment of HIV, including adult dosing and dietary restrictions.

2024 HIV Drug Chart

Cover: Alicia Diggs, MPH is driven by a desire to improve the health care system for women and people of color—starting with clinical trials. Inside: A guide to clinical trials for people living with HIV; catching up with Paul Edmonds, one of a handful of people cured of HIV and cancer after a stem cell transplant. Plus: The 2024 POZ HIV Drug Chart.

POZ July/August 2024

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Florida State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Hollywood, FL

Edmond Thorne

Hollywood, FL - In a shocking and outrageous turn of events, the State Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against Anastasiya Motalva, the mother who was arrested for leaving her child in a hot car while shopping at a Walmart in Hollywood, Florida.

FL. Outraged: State Attorney Drops Charges Of Mother Who Left Child In Hot Car While Shopping

A CRISPR-based gene therapy was safe and well tolerated in a Phase I study, but it did not prevent viral rebound after stopping antiretroviral therapy (ART). Antiretrovirals can keep HIV suppressed, but the virus inserts its genetic blueprints into human cells and establishes a long-lasting reservoir that makes a cure nearly impossible. EBT-101, from Excision BioTherapeutics, acts as “molecular scissors” to cut viral DNA out of cells. The study enrolled people on ART with an undetectable viral load. They received a single infusion of EBT-101. Three people who maintained viral suppression 12 weeks later started an analytic treatment interruption. Unfortunately, all three experienced viral rebound. This likely occurred because the gene therapy did not reach all cells harboring latent HIV. However, one recipient was able to maintain viral suppression for four months, longer than it typically takes for the virus to rebound after stopping antiretrovirals. This suggests that CRISPR-based therapies like EBT-101 might play a role in a combination functional cure strategy.

Cure: CRISPR Disappoints

Inadequate sleep can contribute to increased inflammation in people living with HIV. Researchers looked at the effects of short-term sleep deprivation on immune activation and inflammation and assessed the function of the adenosine pathway, a compensatory mechanism that reduces inflammation and increases the urge to sleep. Twenty people on stable antiretroviral therapy with viral suppression first had one week of regulated sleep and then stayed awake for 24 hours. Blood samples were collected to measure biomarkers of immune activation, inflammation, cell cycling and adenosine pathway activity. CD8 killer T-cell activation increased after sleep deprivation, and there was a trend toward greater monocyte and macrophage activation, but no differences in levels of IL-6, TNF-alpha or soluble CD14. Plasma adenosine levels were similar before and after sleep deprivation, indicating that the compensatory pathway did not kick in. These findings suggest that getting enough sleep may be particularly important for people living with HIV.

Concerns: Inadequate Sleep

I recently switched HIV medications. My doctor had been suggesting I make this change for a while now. I was reluctant to do so due to my adherence to the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” perspective. Over the years, that way of thinking has mostly served my health well.

Heart of Gold

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing. Viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally—with 1.3 million deaths per year, the same as tuberculosis, a top infectious killer. The report, released...

Viral Hepatitis Deaths Are Increasing

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

A unique HIV cure case will be among the scientific highlights of AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, which will take place in Munich, Germany and virtually from 22 to 26 July. For the first time, scientists will share information about the “next Berlin Patient”, who appears to be...

First-of-its-kind HIV Cure Case Among Scientific Highlights at AIDS 2024

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Miami, FL

Lamar McMullen of Miami is positively evangelical about long-acting injectables for HIV treatment. Currently, only one such medication is approved for injection every other month; others in the pipeline are intended to last even longer. Since giving up his once-a-day pill for a long-acting injectable, McMullen has been pleased with the results.

Getting Comfortable With Long-Acting Injectables

Wyoming State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

New York City, NY

Music was the message at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation’s (ETAF) second annual New York Dinner, held May 8 at the legendary Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Plaza. The event honored Arthur Fogel, who heads global touring and concerts at Live Nation Entertainment, and marked the relaunch of Lifebeat as an HIV program of ETAF.

A New Home for Lifebeat

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Fayetteville, WV

NewsNinja

The tragic disappearance of the Sodder children on Christmas Day 1945 remains one of America's most disturbing events. The incident happened at the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, and has been the focus of detectives and crime enthusiasts ever since.

The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children

NewsBreak

Oprah Pays Tribute to Brother Lost to AIDS

Thanks to Oprah Winfrey, HIV and AIDS took center stage March 14 at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards honoring LGBTQ representation in the media. A...

Oprah Pays Tribute to Brother Lost to AIDS

Comments / 0