aidsmap is hosted by Terrence Higgins Trust, an HIV charity based in the United Kingdom.

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We're proud to launch the new aidsmap website! The site continues to house all our HIV news & About HIV pages. One of the most exciting new features is the translation tool, which can translate the site into 10 languages. Take a look today: aidsmap.com/
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HIV science doesn’t stop - and neither do we. By becoming a Friend of aidsmap with a regular gift, you help fund:  * Conference reporting  * Trusted, accessible HIV information  * New voices from the Global South  * A stronger, more informed HIV community  aidsmap.com/friend
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Our booklet 'HIV, mental health & emotional wellbeing' is available to download from aidsmap. The booklet provides information on emotional wellbeing and mental health for people living with HIV.  aidsmap.com/about-hiv/hiv-me…
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In Asia, on-demand PrEP could be an “economically efficient” way to prevent HIV aidsmap.com/news/oct-2026/as…
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Many people develop type 2 diabetes without noticing it. When symptoms do occur, this is often after diabetes is a little more advanced. Changes to your lifestyle (such as eating a healthy diet and exercising) can reduce your risk of diabetes. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/diabet…
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There are many different causes of depression, including biological, psychological, and social factors. Our page provides information on depression and HIV, including symptoms, causes and treatment options. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/depres…
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The two most common causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure, although HIV can contribute to the risk of kidney disease. Your HIV clinic will monitor your kidney function regularly. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/chroni…
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Tuberculosis preventive treatment reduces risk of TB by 61% in people starting HIV treatment aidsmap.com/news/oct-2026/tu…
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HIV linked to greater increase in cardiovascular disease risk for women than men aidsmap.com/news/oct-2026/hi…
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HIV diagnosis doesn’t stop you from having children, working, travelling or making future plans. While adjusting to having HIV takes time, some people come to find positives in their experience. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/recent…
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Can I still have sex when I have HIV? What does 'U=U' mean? How will U=U affect me and my partners? Find out about sex and relationships when you have been recently diagnosed with HIV on aidsmap. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/recent…
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HIV is usually monitored and treated at a specialist HIV clinic in a hospital. Most HIV clinics are open access. As well as seeing a specialist HIV doctor, having a GP is also important for your long-term health. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/recent…
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Why is it so important to take HIV treatment? What happens if I don't take HIV treatment? How should I take my treatment? Read the answers to some common questions about looking after your health in our recently diagnosed pages. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/recent…
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It can be a shock to be told that you have HIV, and it may take time to make sense of what it means for you. There isn’t a ‘right’ way to deal with the news. Your feelings may change over the coming days and weeks – that's completely normal. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/recent…
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Stay up to date with the latest HIV news and research. Subscribe to aidsmap bulletins: aidsmap.com/subscribe
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HIV can affect your eyesight, but this is much less common than it used to be thanks to effective anti-HIV treatment. Sight problems are more likely to occur in people with very low CD4 counts.  aidsmap.com/about-hiv/eye-pr…
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'We finally understand what we have to do': antibody studies point the way to an HIV cure @iasociety @AIDS_conference #AIDS2026 aidsmap.com/news/sep-2026/we…
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Scientists are developing on-target HIV vaccines to avoid unhelpful immune responses @iasociety @AIDS_conference #AIDS2026 aidsmap.com/news/sep-2026/sc…
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Life with HIV can at times involve worry and uncertainty. It's normal to feel anxious sometimes but if your feelings are ongoing and stop you from doing things you want to do, support may be needed.  aidsmap.com/about-hiv/anxiet…
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