Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are sometimes called micronutrients. Our bodies need them, in small amounts, to support the chemical reactions our cells need to live. Different nutrients affect digestion, the nervous system, thinking, and other body processes. [... more]
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Vitaminas y Minerales
Las vitaminas y los minerales también se conocen como micronutrientes. El cuerpo los utiliza en pequeñas cantidades para facilitar las reacciones químicas que las células necesitan para vivir. Los distintos nutrientes afectan [... more]
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Telling Others You are HIV Positive
When you test positive for HIV, it can be difficult to know who to tell about it, and how to tell them. You can get love and support to help you deal with your health. You can keep your close friends and loved ones informed about issues that are ... [... more]
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Cómo Decirles a Otros que Usted es VIH Positivo?
Cuando usted se entera de que es VIH positivo, puede resultar difícil decidir a quién decírselo y cómo hacerlo. Usted puede sentir el cariño y apoyo que lo ayudarán a lidiar con su salud. Usted puede mantener a [... more]
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Side Effects
Side effects are what a drug does to you that you don't want it to do. Medications are prescribed for a specific purpose, such as to control HIV. Anything else the drug does is a side effect. Some side effects are mild, like a slight headache. ... [... more]
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Fact Sheet 552
Anemia is a shortage of hemoglobin (HGB). HGB is a protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Anemia causes fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness. People with anemia don't feel as good as people ... [... more]
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Hoja Número 552
La anemia es una disminución en los niveles de hemoglobina (HGB por sus siglas en inglés). La hemoglobina es una proteína de los glóbulos rojos que transporta el oxígeno de los pulmones al resto del cuerpo. La anemia [... more]
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Body Shape Changes (Lipodystrophy)
Lipodystrophy, or "lipo" for short, is a collection of body shape changes in people taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). "Lipo" refers to fat, and "dystrophy" means bad growth. These changes include fat loss, fat [... more]
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Lipodistrofia (Cambios en la Forma del Cuerpo)
La lipodistrofia es una combinación de cambios en el cuerpo que se observan en personas que toman medicamentos antirretrovirales (ARVs). "Lipo" significa grasa y "distrofia" significa crecimiento anormal. Estos cambios pueden [... more]
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Bone Problems
Bone is a living, growing material. It has a framework of protein. Calcium strengthens the bone framework. The outer layer of bone has nerves and a network of small blood vessels. Old bone is removed and new bone is added all the time. In young ... [... more]
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Problemas en los Huesos
El hueso es materia viva que crece. Está formado por una estructura de proteínas. El calcio fortalece dicha estructura. La capa exterior del hueso posee nervios y una red de pequeños vasos sanguíneos. El hueso "viejo" [... more]
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Dementia and Nervous System Problems
The nervous system has two parts. The brain and spinal cord are the central nervous system (CNS). The nerves and muscles are the peripheral (around the outside) nervous system. People with HIV disease can have several nerve problems. A common ... [... more]
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