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Weight Trajectories in Virally Suppressed People With HIV Compared With Matched People Without HIV, and Predictors of Weight Gain: A 3-Year Cohort Study From the US TRIO Healthcare Network.
November 1, 2026 · Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999)
Key takeaway
This study found that Black people living with HIV were more likely to gain significant weight over three years compared to others. This matters because understanding who is most affected can help us create better health plans to manage weight for our community.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in metabolic helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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