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HIV Advocate Sue Government Over Ban Of Needles In Prison
Canada’s federal government is being sued by a former inmate and several HIV advocacy groups over its ban on distributing sterile needles in prisons. The plaintiffs argue that the government is...
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New HIV Test Gives Hope To Poor Countries
A new HIV test is giving hope for cheaper testing in poor countries. The new test uses nanotechnology to change a sample vial red or blue depending on if the blood is HIV positive or not. This new...
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HIV Vaccine Found? New Vaccine Passes First Phase Of Clinical Trials
A new HIV vaccine from the University of Western in Ontario, Canada has shown great promise. Dr. Chil-Yong Kang, professor of virology at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry says that, “These...
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HIV Positive Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault
A Toronto man has been convicted of sexual assault after after he did not disclose he was positive with HIV to his new lover. Thomas Williams pleaded guilty for two counts of sexual assault. This is...
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Quad Pill: A Four-in-One HIV Drug
A new HIV pill is the first of it’s kind to contain four different HIV drugs in a single dose. This is welcome news for HIV patients with the incurable disease who often take multiple drugs daily to...
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13 Signs You May Have HIV
HIV is a devastating illness that affects over 1 million Americans. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV may develop into AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The symptoms for HIV...
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The Top 6 Health Lessons We Learned from Celebrities in 2015
Admittedly, not everything celebrities do and say is worth repeating. However, sometimes, celebrities like these use their influence for health awareness and the good of the world. Take a look at six...
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10 STI’s Pregnant Women Should Be Tested For
Women who are pregnant can become infected with same STIs as women who are not pregnant. Many women with STIs have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. Pregnant women should be tested for...
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6 Breakthroughs in the Battle Against HIV
During the 1980s, when the abbreviations HIV and AIDS emerged as major points of discussion across the United States, a diagnosis with one of these afflictions was widely seen as a death sentence. Fast...
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Infographic: HIV Stigma is Not Retro, Just Wrong
Today is World AIDS day. On the first day of every December, since 1988, individuals around the globe unite in a show of support for those living with HIV/AIDS, to remember those who have died from the...
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5 Things to Know About the Micronutrient Selenium
Although selenium is an essential micronutrient, not many have heard of it or are aware of how important it is to the body. As a result, an estimated 0.5 to 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a...
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Man Up For These Essential Screening Tests
There are some health screening tests every man should do – because there’s nothing manly about developing diseases, especially if you have risk factors based on lifestyle or family history. Screening...
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Staggering Facts About Hepatitis C
Hepatitic C (HCV) affects over 30 million people around the world, and nearly 4 million people in the United States, according to WebMD. It’s not a problem we can ignore, and due to the fact that...
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Symptoms and Stages of HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. It’s an infection that approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. are currently living with. In fact, about 14 percent of...
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What You Need to Know About Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) considers an injury or illness to be work-related if an exposure or event in the working environment contributed to it. This applies...
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Top Health Risks for Men
Both men and women battle disease every day but men are more likely to let these illnesses go unnoticed. Some common health risks for men include heart disease, prostate cancer, colon cancer, skin...
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Most Common Immunodeficiency Disorders
Immunocompromised is essentially any person with a weak immune system. Some immune system disorders are present at birth, while others are acquired from either an infection, treatment, or medication....
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Understanding HIV Treatment Options in 2023
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It’s a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While there is no cure for HIV, there are...
View ArticleUnderstanding How HIV Antiretroviral Treatment Saves Lives
Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has revolutionized the management of HIV infection, significantly improving the quality of life and life expectancy for individuals living with the virus. This article...
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