Although your antiretroviral medications are essential to maintaining your health, they aren’t without side effects. These effects can ... Read More
HIV/AIDS
HIV Wellness: 5 Ways to Improve Your Sleep and Boost Your Energy
A good night’s sleep is imperative to overall health–especially for those who are living with HIV. However, studies show that many people ... Read More
Know Your Numbers: What Your HIV Viral Load Should Look Like
When you’re living with HIV, there are a few health markers that your doctor will use to keep track of your care. One of them is your viral ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Is Making HIV Treatment Easier for Black People
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States, facing a staggering 42 percent of new HIV infections ... Read More
Ending HIV Stigma: PrEP screening for all
We asked minoritized patients how they would feel if their doctor offered them an HIV test during their regularly scheduled visit. The ... Read More
Rising HIV Infections: The Urgent Threat to Ending the Epidemic
More than 40 years have passed since the CDC reported the first cases of HIV in the United States. In that time, we’ve witnessed ... Read More
HIV is On the Rise Among Black Americans. Clinical Trials Can Change That
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black ... Read More
HIV and the Black Church: This ‘Revival’ Is Bridging the Divide
In a heartfelt and visionary effort to bridge faith, healing, and public health, ViiV Healthcare has been leading the charge to reimagine ... Read More
Tongue and Mouth Signs of HIV
You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV infection can have ... Read More
ALERT: The ‘Kissing Bug Disease’ Is Spreading
A little-known life-threatening illness, Chagas Disease--or the "Kissing Bug" disease--caused by blood sucking insects should now be ... Read More
7 Early HIV Symptoms
Early symptoms of HIV infection, often occurring 2-4 weeks after exposure, are often mistaken for the flu or other common illnesses. These ... Read More
HIV Rates Are Dropping—But Not for Everyone. Here’s Why.
HIV/AIDS continues to disproportionately affect Black Americans, despite overall progress in reducing infection rates. While Black ... Read More
