HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). HIV kills or damages cells in the ... Read More
Living with HIV
HIV Does Discriminate: The Worldwide Fight Against Stigma & Discrimination
In a reversal of a long-standing public health mantra, one of the key messages from AIDS 2014 is that HIV does discriminate. In the last of ... Read More
STUDY: Hep C Cures Effective For People With HIV/HCV Coinfection
The World Health Organization estimates that globally, 5-15% of people living with HIV are coinfected with hepatitis C. In the United ... Read More
HIV & Planning A Healthy Pregnancy
These days, more women living with HIV are not only having healthy pregnancies, they are also giving birth to healthy, HIV-negative babies. ... Read More
Top 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting HIV Treatment
Questions like "Why me?" and "What now?" may certainly be the first to arise after an HIV-positive diagnosis, but in order to move ... Read More
5 Things To Know About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
What is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day? February 7 is Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a national HIV testing and treatment ... Read More
HIV/AIDS: What New Treatment Options Are Available?
In an article I wrote earlier this year, I shared some optimism from the medical and scientific community about the possibility of a cure ... Read More
Rae Lewis-Thornton: “Each Day Renders A Right Now”
Well, here I go again!! I started IV medication last Tuesday and this week makes round two. I know for sure that I least have one more ... Read More
President Obama Announces New Project To Cure HIV
President Obama has announced that his administration is shifting $100 million into research efforts aimed at finding a cure for ... Read More
HIV Among Youth
Today’s youth need age-appropriate HIV prevention education provided by parents, schools, the community, and web-based educational programs. ... Read More
You Have HIV…But You’re Still You
You've been diagnosed with HIV. You're adjusted to your everyday routine. You're taking your medications. You're checking in regularly with ... Read More
Why Is There A Ban On Blood?
Did you know that there is currently an FDA ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men? The FDA bans blood and bone marrow ... Read More
