Life Force - Soldiers on the front lines of the war on ...
In the battle on AIDS, there are men and women on the front lines fighting to keep the disease from spreading and also fighting to help the people who have contracted the disease. There are all kinds of groups out there supporting the war on ... [... more]
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Why Should I Care About Stigma? - Aids / HIV
Because of my day job, I hear lots of stories from clients about how stigma affects them. One of our clients has to use separate dishes, glasses and flatware if he goes to his family's house for dinner . One woman isn't allowed to play with her ... [... more]
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To Take or Not Take HIV Medications - Aids / HIV
Despite the availability of HIV medications, there are people who are, to use the medical terminology, non medication compliant. There are many reasons why a person wouldn't take their medications. For many people, it's that the side effects are ... [... more]
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If I Have HIV, Will I Get AIDS? - Aids / HIV
That's a question I've been asked more than once as an HIV educator. The simple answer is: yes. The not-so-simple answer is: Everyone who gets HIV will get AIDS at some point. The thing is, we don't know how long that will be. For some people, it ... [... more]
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How will YOU remember World AIDS Day? - Aids / HIV
World AIDS Day is December 1. What is your community doing to mark the day? In my city, we are doing an art contest called "You Can't Get it From Kissing: The Stigma IS the Story." Information on the contest can be found at the local HIV/AIDS .. [... more]
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A Cure for AIDS? - Aids / HIV
Scientists have been studying retrovirals for years, trying to find a vaccine for HIV without much success. Part of the difficulty is finding participants who are willing to test the vaccines since the consequences of a vaccine failure are huge. ... [... more]
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New Single-Dose Pill Approved for HIV/AIDS patients - ...
Taking medication for many people suffering from illnesses is their first line of defense in staying alive, controlling the disease, and living as normal of a life as possible. For HIV and AIDS patients, taking meds can be quite challenging ... [... more]
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When to Disclose HIV Status - Aids / HIV
When should you tell someone you're dating - or interested in dating - that you have HIV? For many people, that's a tricky question. Do you do it on your first date? When you accept the date? Five minutes before you have sex for the first time? ... [... more]
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How You Can Help Fight AIDS - Aids / HIV
Every year at this time, AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs), like all nonprofits, send out a letter asking for financial support. With the state of the economy today, it's even more important to financially support the organizations whose work is ... [... more]
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Condoms 101 - Condoms Effectiveness - Aids / HIV
The question many have wondered is just how effective are condoms? Some facts to consider about latex condoms: 98 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly; the first-year effectiveness rate in preventing ... [... more]
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HIV/AIDS Newsletter - Aids / HIV
Want to keep up with the latest news and information on AIDS / HIV? Subscribe to our newsletter and get the details delivered right to you! To sign up, look for the Free Newsletter box on the right side of the page. Type in your email address, ... [... more]
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I'm HIV Positive. Now What Should I Do? - Aids / HIV
You've had your HIV test and found out that you are HIV positive. Now what? The first thing to do is find someone to talk to - HIV is a big deal and you probably have lots of feelings around it. There is still stigma involved with having HIV so ... [... more]
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