Larry Buhl
Larry Buhl is a multimedia journalist, author and podcast host based in Los Angeles. He has reported for Art & Understanding, Capital & Main, Undark, The New Republic and many other publications. He also reports for KQED - The California Report. He can be reached on Twitter @Larry Buhl.
Latest by Larry Buhl

COVID-19 Vaccination for People Living With HIV: What Do We Know So Far?
Will PLWH in the U.S. be prioritized to receive a COVID-19 vaccine? Is the vaccine safe for PLWH? Here's the latest.

New Draft of a National HIV Strategy Doubles Down on Plan to End the U.S. Epidemic
The newly updated plan, which is open for public comment until Dec. 14, is more closely in line with the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, and includes efforts to fight stigma and racial disparities.

Most COVID-19 Vaccines Won’t Affect HIV Risk: Here’s What the Science Tells Us
The COVID-19 vaccines we're most excited about right now don't present any concern for HIV-negative people, experts say. But a specific type of vaccine in development could present a problem, especially in resource-poor countries.

Can HIV Meds Interact With COVID-19 Treatment? Here’s What We Know So Far
Whether it’s remdesivir, corticosteroids, convalescent plasma, or monoclonal antibodies, we’ve got the latest expert info on what people living with HIV and their clinicians need to keep in mind.

Studies: Trans Youth Need Sexual Knowledge and Gender-Affirming Care
Research concluded that support from family and health care providers can help reduce mental health challenges, suicide risk, and rates of HIV among trans and nonbinary youth.

Study: Meth Use Is the Biggest Factor for HIV Seroconversion Among Gay and Bisexual Men
“More data are needed to understand how methamphetamine may serve as a barrier to PrEP initiation, adherence, and long-term retention in care.”

Study: Women With HIV Have More Non-AIDS Health Issues
Psychiatric illness, dyslipidemia, non-AIDS-defining cancer, and kidney, liver, and bone disease were all higher among women living with HIV than among HIV-negative women.

Pharmacies Grapple With Red Tape as States Try to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe PrEP
Getting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to more people who need it will take some legislative teamwork to overcome barriers, such as lack of incentive for pharmacists.

COVID-19 May Be Fueling More Meth Use Among Gay and Bisexual Latinx Men In South Texas
It’s not just LA and New York.

Prevention Experts, Community, Sound Alarm on LA’s Meth Crisis
COVID-19 may be fueling an increase in meth use, not reducing it.