While signing the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Act extension, President Obama announced that he is lifting a 22 year ban on US entry of people living with HIV and AIDS. ... Read More

Each year more than one million people in the U.S. suffer an outbreak of shingles, a blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. A viral infection that ... Read More

With over 1000 deaths attributed to H1N1 flu staring us all in the face and long lines for what little H1N1 flu vaccine that is available, President Obama has declared ... Read More

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for boys age 9 to 26 to receive the HPV vaccine Gardasil. The vaccine has been in use with females ... Read More

About a month ago, HIV researchers released data that suggested their HIV vaccine was safe and 31% effective in preventing HIV among the 16,000 participants of the study. The researchers ... Read More

Diarrhea can be a life threatening problem if not treated correctly and rapidly. Diarrhea purges the body of needed fluid and electrolytes, resulting in dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. In ... Read More

Each year more than one million people in the U.S. suffer an outbreak of shingles, a blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. A viral infection that ... Read More

As the epidemic continues, experts are searching for ways to slow the rate of new infections. HIV professionals agree that the best way to slow the epidemic is for people ... Read More

For HIV-positive people, the influenza vaccine is an important part of preventive health care. As someone whose immune system is compromised, it's important to take all the steps you can ... Read More