POZ January/February 2026
POZ January/February 2026
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.
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Features
A Voice for the People
Texas State Representative Venton Jones shares his journey living with HIV and being an elected official.
The Art of Healing
Long-term survivor Reverend Joyce McDonald’s sculptures are moving testimonies to resilience, faith and the power of creative transformation
2026 HIV and AIDS Awareness Days
Awareness days help educate the general public and specific communities about HIV and AIDS.
Editor’s Letter
Everyday People
People would be much better off if they never underestimated the determination of HIV advocates.
POZ Q&A
Queer Bohemia and AIDS
A former POZ columnist remembers having a blast, then facing crushing loss.
POZ Planet
Snoop Dogg Joins GLAAD Advocates to Launch “Generation Z & HIV”
He spoke of love in LGBTQ families and HIV in Black culture.
amfAR Awards New HIV Cure Grants
There was fierce competition for the research funding.
Expanding Access to PrEP
The RxEACH Initiative focuses on community pharmacies.
Hyacinth Celebrates a 40-Year Milestone
New Jersey’s first HIV service provider held a gala fundraiser.
Retreat From Big Ideas on Health Care
The recent federal shutdown highlighted increasing costs.
You Are Beautiful
Derrick “Strawberry” Cox reminds us that we are valuable and worthy of love.
Everyday – January/February 2026
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
Building Our Futures
Writing for AIDS United, Black transgender advocate Mallery Jenna Robinson shared her thoughts in a blog post.
Heartbeat and History
In an opinion piece, advocates Kelley Robinson, Octavia Lewis and the Reverend Claude Bowen urge for more.
Basics
African Americans and HIV
Black people, especially in the South, are disproportionately affected by HIV.
Care & Treatment
HIV Service Disruptions and Provider Shortages
Services in the Midwest and South have been hit the hardest.
Lenacapavir Shines for HIV Treatment
Lenacapavir plus broadly neutralizing antibodies maintains viral suppression.
HIV Research Has Led to Advances for Multiple Diseases
Contributions include advancements in immunology, vaccinology, oncology, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and aging.
Semaglutide Improves Liver and Heart Health
Around a third of people in the United States have fatty liver disease, and it’s even more common among people with HIV.
Research Notes
Prevention: PrEP Injections
PrEP users may face a trade-off between more tolerable injections and less frequent dosing.
Treatment: Drug Resistance
HIV drug resistance has declined by nearly 17% over the past decade.
Cure: Clues to a Cure
Researchers presented the “Next Berlin Patient,” a German man who has now been free of HIV for seven years after stopping antiretrovirals.
Concerns: Mpox Alert
Three apparently unrelated cases of Clade I mpox have been identified in Southern California
Nutrition & Fitness
Mock Sangria
This nonalcoholic drink is filled with vitamins.
Perform Daily Activities and Prevent Falls
For older adults, doing a variety of physical activities improves physical function and decreases the risk for falls or injuries from falls.
Heroes
Hope and Healing
Shameka Parrish-Wright, executive director of Vocal-KY, says warding off burnout is essential for anyone in the HIV activist space.
Digital Edition
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