SHARON LEWIN – Why can’t we cure HIV?

While HIV can be controlled with treatment, a cure remains one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Dr. Lewin explains how HIV hides inside the body, why it’s so difficult to eliminate, and what scientists have learned after decades of research. From the concept of the “viral reservoir” to rare cases of cure, this conversation explores both the complexity – and the hope – behind the ongoing search for a cure. Continue reading SHARON LEWIN – Why can’t we cure HIV?

AIDS2026: Inside the IAS Scholarship Program

If you’ve ever wanted to attend AIDS 2026 in Rio but assumed it was out of reach, this one is for you. We’re joined by the Executive Director of the International AIDS Society (@iasociety) and a past scholarship recipient to break down what the scholarship is, who it’s for, and how to actually put together an application that gives you a real shot. Continue reading AIDS2026: Inside the IAS Scholarship Program

JUAN MICHAEL PORTER II | He was off HIV meds?!

What happens when you don’t have access to HIV medication even when you have insurance? 🤯 In this week’s episode of #PlusTalk, Health Journalist, HIV Advocate, Culture Critic, and Educator Juan Michael Porter II shares a shocking personal experience: a sudden “insurance issue” and endless paperwork left him without treatment for 10 weeks. Continue reading JUAN MICHAEL PORTER II | He was off HIV meds?!