We started out a couple of articles ago with the theme of HIV as a party virus. By this, we mean that HIV likes to hang out ... Read More
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The ‘Kissing Bug Disease’ On The Rise
A little-known life-threatening illness caused by blood sucking insects has been labeled the "New AIDS of the Americas" by leading health ... Read More
BDO & OraSure Launch Awareness Program For National HIV Testing Day
BlackDoctor.org and OraSure Launch Awareness Program to Encourage HIV Testing with the FDA Approved OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test Digital ... Read More
BlackDoctor.org & FDA Office Of Minority Health Partner For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Twitter Chat
On Tuesday, February 7, BlackDoctor.org (Twitter: @blackdoctor) and the FDA Office of Minority Health (Twitter: @FDAOMH) will partner for an ... Read More
CDC Launches “Take Charge, Take The Test”
In conjunction with National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched ... Read More
Living With HIV: Do You Need Supplements?
Staying healthy when you're HIV positive is about so much more than taking antiretrovirals. Yes, HIV medications are the most important part ... Read More
Can I Get HIV From Visiting My Doctor Or Dentist?
People often wonder if going to the doctor or dentist poses any HIV risks, particularly when needles or other medical tools are used as part ... Read More
Black AIDS Institute Applauds FDA Approval Of PrEP
The Black AIDS Institute recently announced its support of the FDA's decision to approve use of the antiretroviral drug Truvada as an option ... Read More
The ER: How To Tell If You Really Need To Go
Going to the emergency room has become a trend in the United States. More and more people are heading to emergency rooms rather than urgent ... Read More
How To Pay For Your HIV Treatment
You probably know that HIV medications are very expensive. How does the average person pay for them? The answer is that there are lots of ... Read More
Rae Lewis-Thornton: Ain't Nothing Pretty About AIDS
Having AIDS means that my health is always at risk. There a several health treatments that I have to go through every day to remain healthy. ... Read More
HIV & Religion: How The Church Can Help You Heal
Receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis is very difficult. For some people, the emotional aspects of HIV are as overwhelming as the physical ... Read More