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- Ohio Man with HIV Sentenced for Failing to Disclose to Sex PartnersAn Ohio wrestler who failed to disclose his HIV status has been sentenced to more than 3 decades in prison - more charges pending in another Ohio county
- Health Consequences of STDs That Are Exclusive to WomenThere are certain health consequences of STDs that are exclusive to women. Read on to learn more about these health issues and which STDs cause them.
- An HIV AIDS MemoirIn my previous HIV/AIDS articles, I tried to be objective and not discuss my personal life. However, when I refer to myself as an HIV/AIDS activist, there is a personal story behind why I am an activist.
- Coming Out as HIV+As a HIV+ person for 20 years, I share my experience and that of others on the process of telling others that you are HIV+: including Why, When, Who, and Why to disclose your HIV+ status.
The Link Between HIV and CholesterolStripping cholesterol from cells hinder the HIV replication process. Where does this lead???
Study Finds Hormonal Contraceptives Increase HIV RiskStudy shows that women who use hormonal oral contraceptives or injections of Depro-Provera are at a greater risk of getting and transmitting HIV and AIDs.
AIDS DenialismAIDS denialism is a position on HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) that takes many dangerous forms. Denialists assert everything from "the disease does not exist" to "HIV cannot hurt you."- HIV TreatmentEffective HIV treatment is essential to prevent the development of AIDS. Modern HIV treatment has proven to extend the lives of people with HIV up to 20 years or longer.
HIV Home Testing: Credit Card Produces Fast Results in 15 MinutesTesting kit the size of a credit card could produce results in 15 minutes, and produce almost a 100% accuracy.- Merck, Sangamo and NIH Join Forces to Beat the AIDS/HIV VirusThe anti-HIV research teams, set up by the National Institutes of Health, will have 70 million dollars to spend on combatting AIDS/HIV.
- How to Host an HIV Screening EventStep by step guide on how to host an HIV screening event.
- HIV: A Disease or Results of Immorality?HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS and it is lethal. Does it really originated from something that have this virus? Or is it a result of an activity?
- Was a "Functional Cure" for HIV Found?45-year-old Timothy Ray Brown has become the first man in the world to have his HIV completely eliminated from his body through what doctors call a "functional cure."
June 27th is National HIV Testing DayFounded in 1983, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign coordinated by the National Association of People with AIDS (http://www.napwa.org/) to encourage people of all ages to "Take the Test, Take Control."- Health Benefits of Green Tea in HIV Positive PatientsHealth benefits of green tea are vast. For HIV patients, the green tea health benefits can improve longevity. Here is what patients need to know.
- More Than Sure, I'm Absolutely POSITIVEI'm HIV+ and I'm not going anywhere.
- HIV and Food SafetyHIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and is a retrovirus that causes Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which the immune system deteriorates leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections.
- How to Cope with Being Diagnosed with HIVAre you having a difficult time coping with being HIV positive? Are you unsure on what you can do to continue living a happy life with HIV?
- Testing Pregnant Women for HIVThis article is written for women who plan to have babies. It tells of the importance of being tested for Aids before she becomes pregnant.
- Mental and Emotional Health of Children Infected with HIVIt's unfortunate but anyone can get infected with HIV even children. HIV can have a great mental and emotional impact on a child.
Brazos Abiertos (Open Arms): A U.S. Charity Created in Compassion and LoveA heroic man from Muncie, Indiana, opened his heart to helping others. The result is Brazos Abiertos. Brazos Abiertos (Open Arms) is a front line defense to HIV prevention, testing, and support in the Yucatan.- The Untold Story About HIV and AIDSAIDS is the final stage of HIV disease, which is a sexually transmitted disease that causes extreme harm to the immune system. Millions of people have experienced the cruelty that the disease offers.
- The Warning Signs of HIVThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a threatening virus that can crop up suddenly if not careful. This article will tell you what you need to know to prevent yourself from HIV.
HIV Risk Down Worldwide Amid 3 New DevelopmentsHIV Risk of infections has raged upward for nearly 30 years but the trend now seems to have peaked.- Kenyan Cabinet Minister States that HIV and AIDS Patients Should Be IsolatedEsther Murugi, the minister for special programmes in Kenya has suggested that HIV-positive people should be isolated so as to eradicated HIV/AIDS.
- Denver Prostitute Arrested for Spreading HIVA female sex worker has been arrested in Denver for continuining to work as a prostitute even after knowing that she is HIV positive.
Secondary Infections with HIV: What You Need to KnowIt is estimated that about 33.3 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV. The secondary infections with HIV can be life-threatening and are something all patients need to be aware of.- Women and HIV/AIDS: Shocking Facts and FiguresHuman immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, affects women in every country throughout the world. Here we will discuss HIV and AIDS issues that affect women and shocking facts and figures.
Herbs Influence on HIVSome herbs have shown promise in slowing down, prevention or stopping the spreading of the HIV virus. However, medical science has a long way to go.- Your Blood Has Been Rejected Because You Are HIV PositiveEveryone knows that donated blood is checked for HIV and other diseases. What happens, though, when a test comes back positive for HIV? And what if that test is wrong?
- North Carolina Lawmaker Wants to Halt Government-Paid Treatment for HIV and AIDSNorth Carolina State Rep. Larry Brown does not think public funds should be spent on HIV or AIDS treatment. He believes adults who get the disease do so because of a perverted lifestyle of sex and drugs.
- Understanding STDs that Are Caused by VirusesArticle describes the common sexually transmitted diseases that are caused by a virus.
- HIV in Teenagers May Not Be Detectable Fast Enough!!!In teens and children antibody development make take weeks or months so in the first few weeks the HIV infection may go undetected by the rapid HIV antibodies detecting test.
- HIV Cure Linked to Stem Cell TransplantMan who received stem cell transplant is free from HIV and leukemia for more than three (3) years.
- Living with HIVPeople living with HIV today are in a different world than those who were diagnosed even 15 years ago.
- Side Effects of AtazanavirThis article talks about the drug Atazanavir, the uses and possible side effects of it.
- On "Oprah", Woman Sues Husband for 12.5 Million for Giving Her HIVWoman sues her husband for giving her HIV and wins.
- Porn Star HIV-Positive; Calls for AwarenessPorn actor Derrick Burts has come out as HIV-positive, and is calling for HIV awareness in the porn industry.
Decades After the Discovery of HIV and AIDS, the World Still Searches for a CureWhen will we see the direct benefits of pharmaceutical breakthroughs in medicine as it relates to the AIDS virus?
UNAIDS 2010 AIDS Report: My Personal Plea to Step Up SupportAmong young people aged 15 to 24 in 15 of the most severely affected countries around the world, HIV prevalence has fallen by more than 25%. The question is, "What can be done to make this trend continue?"
