Insulin, a life-saving medication used to treat diabetes, was discovered nearly 100 years ago, yet the price of the drug has now spiked by ... Read More
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Patti LaBelle, Common & More Raise Awareness For World AIDS Day With March, Free Concert In LA
December 1st is World AIDS Day and advocates are raising awareness to help end this pandemic and encourage those at risk to get tested. The ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: My Life After I Stopped Taking Depression Meds
When I was prescribed medication for anxiety and depression five months ago, I was extremely apprehensive about taking it. The first time ... Read More
My Story: “I Wanted To Leave My Kids A Legacy”
Joyce Moore lost her dad to heart disease and vowed to spare her daughters from the pain she experienced. But it wasn’t until she decided to ... Read More
If You Have HIV Smoking May Be Worse Than The Virus, Study Finds
If you’re an HIV patient and smoker, chances are the tobacco is more deadly than the actual virus. A recent study looked at whether ... Read More
Vaginal Ring With Anti-HIV Medication: A Possible Alternative To PrEP
Ladies, would you wear a vaginal ring that regularly releases an anti-HIV drug while inside you? One group of researchers sure hopes ... Read More
Global Fight: HIV/AIDS In The UK
Reducing rates of HIV is a global concern. On World AIDS Day, December 1st, people worldwide come together in the fight ... Read More
Iron Supplements 101: How To Take Them Safely
Some health conditions, such as anemia, can spur a doctor’s prescription for iron supplements. These capsules, tablets or liquids work to ... Read More
Sexual Function Recovery & Quality Of Life Differs By Localized Prostate Cancer Treatment
Urinary, bowel, sexual function, and quality of life among men with localized prostate cancer may vary depending on treatment with ... Read More
4 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy With Diabetes
Delivering a healthy child is the sole focus of an expecting mother. This, however, becomes a bit complicated if the mother is diabetic or ... Read More
Teens Make Their Voices Heard With The Walgreens Expressions Challenge
When it comes to talking about sex and sexually transmitted infections with youth, the conversation can be challenging for both adults and ... Read More
Calcium Buildup May Trigger Premature Birth
A new possible cause for preterm births has been unearthed – calcium buildup. Researchers based in Ohio found that abnormal calcium ... Read More
