The PURPOSE 1 study offers a beacon of hope in the fight against HIV, particularly for Black American women who are disproportionately ... Read More
HIV/AIDS
10 States with the Highest STD Rates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) released its latest Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report along with new ... Read More
How Safe Is Oral Sex?
When it comes to HIV, not all acts of sex are equal. Some of them carry a greater risk of passing on the virus than others. While oral sex ... Read More
15 HIV Symptoms that Look Like Something Else
Within a month or two of HIV entering the body, 40% to 90% of people experience flulike symptoms known as acute retroviral syndrome ... Read More
Is It True That Men Can’t Get HIV From Women?
Can men get HIV from women? Surprisingly, this is still a very popular question that many people are still asking. How does HIV spread? ... Read More
Do You Know Your HIV/AIDS Status?
Have you had your Flu shot this year? What was your last total cholesterol and LDL level ? Have you had your scheduled mammogram to screen ... Read More
Unexpected Weight Loss: When to See a Doctor
If you've noticed that you're losing weight without making any changes to your diet or exercise routine, it might be time to pay a visit to ... Read More
Can You Get HIV from Your Nail Salon?
When getting a much-needed mani or pedi, usually the only things to worry about are a long wait or your favorite color being out of stock. ... Read More
Ignoring the Call: The Dangers of Avoiding STD and HIV Testing
In a world filled with a plethora of health issues to take heed to, the significance of regular STD and HIV testing often takes a back seat. ... Read More
Black History of Health: Magic Johnson
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson showed his love for basketball at an early age and started playing the game in eighth grade. Still, it wasn’t until ... Read More
Rae Lewis-Thornton On Living Well With HIV: The Earlier You Start Treatment, The Better
I’ve been living with HIV for 40 years, however, I didn’t learn of my status until almost three and half years later. For sure I survived ... Read More
Black History of Health: Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe accomplished many firsts in his lifetime. In 1963, the gifted tennis player made history as the first Black player to ... Read More