News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

What hard times & stress do for your HIV health

Researchers explain how trauma can influence health—and what people with HIV can do about it.

Can I Breastfeed My Baby if I Have HIV?

Although it is not recommended that HIV-positive women breastfeed their babies, some clinicians advocate for a harm-reduction approach for women who want to.

Why are HIV meds so expensive, and what can we do about it?

The Low-Down on Inflammation from an HIV Doctor

People with HIV are more likely to face chronic inflammation. Find out what this is, why it’s a problem, and what to do about it.

Dr. Robert Grant: What Does Ipergay Tell Us About PrEP and ‘Seasons of Risk’?

Findings from the Ipergay PrEP study provide guidance on stopping and starting PrEP, according to Robert Grant, MD.

When Poppers are not Poppers

Dangerous products marketed as poppers have experts concerned about their particularly harmful side effects. Read why it may be wise to steer clear of one particular brand.

Ask A Pharmacist: Alcohol and Medications

PrEP Works Despite Missed Doses, Although Daily Use Is Advised

PrEP protects with less than 100% adherence, according to findings presented at AIDS 2014. What does this mean for “real-world” PrEP use?

Just How Risky Is It? Studies Shed Light on HIV Risk and Prevention

Three studies estimate HIV risk by sex act and HIV prevention approach. How applicable are their findings to the “real world”?

Fact Sheet: PrEP and PEP

Curious about PrEP and PEP—and the difference between them? Start here for key terms and concepts to help you understand these two ways to preventing HIV infection.

CROI 2013: iPrEx Update—A Q&A with Dr. Robert Grant

Robert Grant, MD, explains findings from the seminal iPrEx trial which showed that Truvada PrEP reduced risk of HIV transmission by 99%.

The “Berlin Patient”: Sorting Out the Science

Talk and questions abound about traces of HIV found in the "Berlin Patient"—the first person believed cured of the virus. What does it all mean for the prospect of an HIV cure?

The View from Here: Cleve Jones & Dr. Marcus Conant

When HIV/AIDS first emerged in the early 1980s, some bold pioneers stepped up to fight the mysterious and deadly disease. Cleve Jones and Dr. Marcus Conant are two of those men.

Alcohol & HIV: What You Need to Know

The View from Here: Hank Plante & Don Lemon

Longtime Bay Area broadcast journalist Hank Plante and CNN anchor Don Lemon tell us why HIV/AIDS still urgently deserves our attention.

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