Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Anti-HIV pill may not be reaching those most at risk

Only a small proportion of gay and bisexual men who could have taken a daily pill to reduce their risk of HIV actually did so in 2014, according to a new study.

Furthermore, young gay and bisexual men and those of color, who are among the groups most at risk for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were less likely to be taking the medication than their older and white counterparts.

Unequal use of the drug, called Truvada, may worsen the disparities between races in HIV rates, said lead author Henry Raymond, of the San Francisco Department of Public . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Monterrey Adds Robot Dogs to 2026 World Cup Security Plan

Monterrey Adds Robot Dogs to 2026 World Cup Security Plan

Guadalupe, Nuevo León has unveiled four K9-X robotic dogs to patrol Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA during...
Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City lawmakers unveiled a legislative package to bolster LGBTQ+ rights, targeting hate speech, inclusive...
Cancún airport processing

Cancún Airport Cuts Wait Times, Eyes Cheaper Ground Transport

Quintana Roo’s governor is driving improvements at Cancún Airport to cut immigration and baggage wait...
Self-Building in Mexico Can Take 20 Years and 30% Extra Cost

Self-Building in Mexico Can Take 20 Years and 30% Extra Cost

Building a house slowly might seem budget-friendly. In Mexico, it often stretches out for decades...