HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the body’s immune system and if it untreated it can lead to AIDS. The virus that causes HIV is called a retrovirus. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and is a late stage of untreated HIV. This is where the body’s immune system is damaged by the HIV virus making the infected person vulnerable to diseases and infections. With the HIV treatments that are now available in Australia, AIDS is extremely rare.
How do you get HIV?
HIV can be found in blood, semen, vaginal secretions, anal secretions, and breast milk. You can get HIV thro...
You've probably already heard about the healing benefits of turmeric or seen someone sipping a golden yellow drink in your cafe. After discovering the awesomeness of the Turmeric Latte, I just had to share my thoughts and this easy home recipe.
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists successfully created baby mice using genetic material from two male mice. It could pave way for new fertility treatments for the LGBTIQ community.
Trial of HIV/AIDS prevention implant hailed as a boost in the fight against disease. Researchers in a joint study between the CDC and the University of Northern Carolina have made major breakthroughs in AIDS prevention with the development of an injectable slow-release PrEP implant.
Dear Tiffany, Congratulations on this significant new life chapter; you have already taken big steps to be an authentic version of yourself.
I suggest you start by taking some time to pause after the huge mountain you have just climbed. Permitting yourself the space to consider what you want now will help build a path to a fulfilling life.
If you are struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness, I also suggest seeing a professional counsellor and connecting with your local transgender support group.
Trans Pride Australia is a great place to start. They hold events throughout the...
Loredo boasts an impressive pedigree in musical theatre and dance, including stage roles in The Lion King, Hairspray, Wicked, and Chicago. On Television, Loredo was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance and was a member of The Voice Australia’s dance troupe. He is the owner and Director of the LOcREaDO Dance Company and performed alongside Kylie Minogue on her Aphrodite Les Folies tour.
FUSE: What can audiences expect when they come to see this production of The Rocky Horror Show?
Loredo Malcolm: A fun night of theatre with what I think is one of the best casts of The Rocky Horror Sh...
With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of who they love or how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTIQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it comes to travel.
In this issue, The Rocky Horror Show lands. 50 years doing the Time Warp — We chat to Loredo Malcolm. Local hero Jolene Mifsud talks InkBits, gender and community. Robyn Archer, musical legend and queer icon, chats to FUSE about her upcoming tour. We all fall over; it’s OK. Let it go. Learn the gentle and important art of transforming failure. Plus Drag Attack, Pride Play List, Queer Streaming, Dear Rose, Horoscopes and more!
At the height of World War One, the United States Army realised its communications systems were not up to scratch. To fix this, an unexpected solution was found. ‘The Hello Girls’ is an entertaining new musical playing soon at the Canberra Theatre Centre about a group of pioneering women who made an invaluable contribution to the war effort and continued to fight for their rights long after the battlefield conflicts ended.
