POZ June 2025
POZ June 2025
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the latest health news, personal stories and much more.
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Features
Up Close and Personal
Actor and advocate Jason Veasey shares his HIV journey.
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
Decades after Tony Valenzuela was shunned by LGBTQ and HIV advocates, he remains a proud activist.
2025 HIV Prevention Drug Chart
This quick-reference chart compares antiretroviral options for the prevention of HIV, including adult dosing information.
Editor’s Letter
The Way It Is
In this special Pride issue spotlighting the LGBTQ community, we catch up with advocates including Jason Veasey and Tony Valenzuela.
POZ Q&A
Journalist Reexamined
A new biography of the late Randy Shilts offers lessons for the current HIV fight.
POZ Planet
HIV Mural Unveiled in Phoenix
It debuts as HIV cases increase in Arizona.
Tamar Braxton Takes PrEP
The celebrity is increasing awareness of HIV prevention.
First Home Test for Three Different STIs
The test is authorized only for women.
AI Tool Boosts Clinical Trials
Artificial intelligence could help determine eligibility.
The Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment
Colorado and Oregon are leading the way.
Ribbons & Rhymes
HIV advocate Bryan Fleury uses poetry to promote HIV prevention.
Everyday - June 2025
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
Defending Science
In an opinion piece published by Undark.org, one expert argues that defending science today requires dealing with uncomfortable truths.
Spotlight
The Fight Continues
See the country-wide response to extreme budget cuts at federal health institutions.
Nutrition & Fitness
Rainbow Fried Rice
Add whatever vegetables you have around.
Manage Your Weight
When it comes to managing weight, people’s need for physical activity varies greatly.
Basics
Trans People and HIV
New restrictions on research and services threaten to reverse recent progress.
Care & Treatment
Federal Health Cuts Threaten People with HIV
Many of the cuts are part of the administration’s push to eliminate “gender ideology” and diversity, equity and inclusion.
CMV Treatment May Improve Immune Function
Letermovir was associated with improved immune function, better physical function and more in people with HIV on antiretroviral treatmen...
Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies for HIV Treatment and Cure
Several studies evaluated whether bnAbs can maintain viral suppression without antiretrovirals.
Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs for People With HIV
New research continues to show unexpected benefits from GLP-1 receptor agonists, including for people living with HIV.
Research Notes
Prevention: Once-Yearly PrEP
Researchers at Gilead Sciences are now working on once-yearly HIV prevention shots.
Treatment: New Antiretrovirals
Ultimately, the goal is complete regimens that can be administered every six months or less.
Cure: More Stem Cell Cures
Each new case offers clues that could help scientists develop a more widely accessible functional HIV cure.
Concerns: HIV and Hepatitis C
People with HIV/hepatitis C coinfection are more likely to experience severe liver disease than those with hepatitis C alone.
Heroes
Life Cycles
The AIDS/LifeCycle has raised over $300 million for HIV treatment and prevention.
Digital Edition
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