A new study out of the Pasteur Institute reveals 14 people for “functionally cured” of HIV through rapid treatment after early diagnosis.

More after the jump. 

Los Angeles Instincters, before you lock in those Sunday brunch plans consider scheduling a stop at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "Threads Of Change" clothing drive. 

LAGLC is looking for gently used clothing to benefit our homeless LGBT youth. Bring a bag and you'll get a free mimosa! (No word yet on whether six bags will get you six mimomas, but don't let that stop you!) 

And there's more!

Details after the jump!

Gilead's new four-in-one HIV treatment pill Stribild was listed as an "alternative" regimen to the "preferred" methods of Truvada & Atripla by the FDA in September. But new data covering a two year study being released today shows the once-daily pill is just as effective as the older kids on the block. 

If there was stock to be purchased in nitric oxide production now would be the time to BUY BUY BUY! 

Researchers at John Hopkins have discovered the biochemical process that allows men to stay erect and it centers around keeping the nitric oxide a-flowin'! 

More after the jump.

A major announcement out of the United Kingdom this week where England has officially started providing HIV care to anyone that needs it. Details follow. 

The transgender community is calling for Anderson Cooper's silver head following a "sensational" promo for Cooper's  Anderson Live interview with "Mandi," an apparent transgender female who claims that her transition was caused by a non-prescibed, internet-purchased hair loss treatment from India. 

Naturally the transgender community doesn't take too kindly to the implication that being transgender is a result of some bootleg Rogaine equivalent, and they're letting Anderson have it for giving Mandi an audience.

More (and the promo clip) after the jump.

A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases reveals that Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, might also prevent anal cancer in gay men, a group at high risk of developing the disease. 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will announce that this year they are awarding approximately $1.3 million in federal grants in efforts to expand the capacity of current grantees to provide rapid HIV testing, counseling and referral to care. Find out which groups were selected and how much each is receiving after the jump.

Justin Adkins was among the near-1,000 who were controversially arrested on Saturday during an Occupy Wall Street protest that took place on the Brooklyn Bridge. But the controversy of Justin's arrest continued well after he was placed in plastic hand cuffs...

That's right, folks. The research being done by the Spanish Superior Scientific Research Council (CSIC) is aiming to make the human immune system stronger so that the presence of the HIV virus isn't as impactful on the body. Details after the jump.

A researcher from the University of Southern California has created a virus that flags specific HIV-infected cells, later allowing drugs to kill these cells, kinda like a wingman. Details after the jump.