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- Healthy Lifestyle Choices - Making Healthy Lifestyle ChoicesCreated: 2009-12-06 @ 08:27:04 EST
The key to living with HIV is making healthy lifestyle choices. This collection of healthy lifestyle choices will help you live a better life… - World AIDS Day - World AIDS Day 2009Created: 2009-11-30 @ 12:36:17 EST
Every December 1 the world comes together to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and the struggles those living with the disease rage each and every day. World AIDS Day reminds us all the HIV is still … - Partner Notification - HIV Partner NotificationCreated: 2009-11-24 @ 14:40:20 EST
When HIV or STD exposure has occurred, people exposed must be notified so they can be tested and treated if necessary. HIV partner notification is a huge part of preventing HIV transmission. Tellin… - Sleep Aid - Ambien as a Sleep AidCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 09:11:28 EST
When you have problems sleeping and all else fails, you look for a sleep aid. One such sleep aid is a drug by the name of Ambien. Ambien as a sleep aid can be very effective. However, using Ambien … - Better Sleep - Getting Better SleepCreated: 2009-10-24 @ 17:40:34 EDT
One way to stay healthy is to get plenty of rest. Unfortunately, sleeping doesn't always come easy for people with HIV. But there are ways to make your nights more restful and to get better sleep. … - H1N1 Flu and HIV - What to Do about H1N1 If You Have HIV or AIDSCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 13:34:48 EDT
With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV… - Good Night Sleep - Getting a Good Night Sleep…Created: 2009-10-22 @ 12:47:06 EDT
A good night sleep can be the difference between feeling great and feeling terrible. But getting a good night sleep can be as easy as following a few easy tips. Here are some tips that will help yo… - Shingles Symptoms - Are You Having Shingles SymptomsCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 09:44:47 EDT
It may start as a tingling sensation. Later the pain gets severe and you notice blisters. Are you having shingles symptoms? People with HIV commonly experience shingles symptoms. Is the pain and bl… - Thimerosal Vaccines ? Safety of Thimerosal Vaccines for HIV PatientCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 18:35:43 EDT Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 18:39:36 EDT
As part of our health maintenance plan, we are asked to take the influenza vaccine. For those living with HIV the influenza vaccine is an important part of their health maintenance plan. But a comm… - H1N1 Flu - Swine Flu - Seasonal Flu - H1N1 FluCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 21:25:09 EDT
Flu season is upon us but this year there are so many additional questions due to the H1N1 flu. We have gathered some of our best flu resources and put them in one place for you. … - H1N1 Flu - H1N1 Flu Vaccine - Swine Flu - H1N1 FluCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 13:17:43 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 13:23:01 EDT
By now we have all heard of the H1N1 flu, or swine flu as it is sometimes called. The media coverage of the H1N1 flu has quieted a bit from the near hysterical level we saw a few months ago. But ex… - HIV Vitamin D - Understanding HIV Vitamin D DeficiencyCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 11:59:48 EDT
Vitamin D is essential for bone health, calcium levels, and immune system function. It's widely accepted that a multivitamin each day is a great way to make sure you are not deficient in any vitami… - Medication Adherence - HIV Adherence - Medication AdherenceCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 20:20:58 EDT Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 20:29:51 EDT
Medication adherence is the most troublesome aspect of HIV. The medications work well but without medication adherence they have little chance of doing their job well. … - AIDS Epidemic - HIV Epidemic - HIV - AIDS EpidemicCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 23:37:20 EDT Updated: 2009-07-23 @ 23:51:19 EDT
The AIDS epidemic continues around the world. At times we all feel helpless; unable to change the course this horrible disease takes. But there are things we can do to attack the AIDS epidemic. The… - Heartburn - Managing Heartburn - Tips for Managing HeartburnUpdated: 2009-12-08 @ 15:01:09 EST
Heartburn is a common problem for people living with HIV. Here are some tips for managing heartburn… - Advances in HIV - Recent Advances in HIVUpdated: 2009-12-06 @ 15:45:57 EST
Here is a collection of recent advances in HIV and how we treat the disease… - Treatment Guidelines - HIV Treatment GuidelinesUpdated: 2009-12-05 @ 22:30:52 EST
HIV is a complex disease that needs proper treatment. These HIV treatment guidelines help your doctor put together a regimen that works for you. Here are the new HIV treatment guidelines… - Cholesterol Triglycerides - Understanding Cholesterol and Triglyceri…Updated: 2009-12-05 @ 13:05:53 EST
How many of us really understand cholesterol? And what are triglycerides? But understanding cholesterol and triglycerides can help you stay healthy. … - Safer Sex - Safer Sex for TeensUpdated: 2009-11-29 @ 12:59:53 EST
Teens feel the urges of sexual maturity everyday. Some feel sex is the only way to feel close with the ones they love. However, having sex is not without risks. There is safer sex for teens. HIV an… - Abacavir Hypersensitivity - Predicting Abacavir HypersensitivityUpdated: 2009-11-28 @ 23:33:12 EST
Abacavir (Ziagen) is one of the medications prescribed to treat HIV. While Abacavir is very safe, a small percentage of people can have a hypersensitivity reaction to the drug that can be serious i… - HIV Disclosure - Should HIV Disclosure Be Mandatory…Updated: 2009-11-28 @ 22:18:42 EST
Is HIV disclosure a matter of public health safety or a breach of confidentiality? Should HIV disclosure be mandatory? What do you think?… - HIV Transmission - HIV Transmission from Vaginal SexUpdated: 2009-11-28 @ 22:11:31 EST
HIV transmission can occur in several ways. Can HIV transmission occur via vaginal sex? Yes you can get HIV from vaginal sex. Get the facts… - Prescription Medication - Disposing of Prescription MedicationUpdated: 2009-11-28 @ 21:11:08 EST
Prescription medication helps us get well when we are feeling under the weather or are suffering from a chronic illness or disease. But what do we do with old prescription medication when our treat… - Ziagen Hypersensitivity - Abacavir Hypersensitivity - Hypersensitivi…Updated: 2009-11-28 @ 20:52:44 EST
Ziagen (abacavir) is a very powerful HIV medication that is perfectly safe for most people. But a few people are at risk for a hypersensitivity reaction; an allergic reaction that can be life threa… - Food Safety - Food Safety BasicsUpdated: 2009-11-26 @ 12:56:32 EST
Food safety is an important party of staying healthy. Here are some food safety basics… - Acute HIV - Acute HIV InfectionUpdated: 2009-11-26 @ 12:35:50 EST
Acute HIV infection can be missed during routine physical exams if physicians don't know what to look for. It is important to recognize acute HIV infection, also known as primary hiv infection or a… - Opiate Addiction - Suboxone for Opiate AddictionUpdated: 2009-11-21 @ 20:56:56 EST
HIV and substance abuse are common companions. Specifically, opiate addiction and the misuse of Vicodin, Oxycontin, or Heroin can make HIV treatment much more difficult. There is hope; the use of S… - HIV Exposure - Treating HIV ExposureUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 10:53:08 EST
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis are the medications given to treat an HIV exposure. Treating an HIV exposure is done to reduce the risk of HIV infection after exposure. HIV post-exposure prophylaxis … - HIV Symptoms - Symptoms of HIVUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:13:25 EST
To understand your disease, you must understand HIV basics, including HIV diagnosis, HIV symptoms, and the biology of HIV. HIV symptoms and HIV diagnosis is where we should start… - Sinus Infections - HIV and Sinus InfectionsUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:12:28 EST
While 30% of all people suffer from sinusitis at least once each year, people living with HIV seem to have more frequent and more severe bouts. Why do HIV and sinus infections seem to be common com… - Depression - HIV and DepressionUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:10:02 EST
Depression affects 10 million Americans each year. It's estimated that 1 in 4 adults will have at least one depressive episode in their lifetime. HIV and depression often go hand in hand. This feat… - HIV Rash - Dealing with an HIV RashUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:53 EST
An HIV rash is very common HIV symptoms. An HIV rash can also be related to medications. Here are some quick tips on dealing with an HIV rash… - Medication Fact Sheets - Easy to Use Medication Fact SheetsUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 11:28:58 EST
Antibiotics/Prophylaxis/Misc. Drug fact sheets… - Cialis - Cialis and Erectile DysfunctionUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 11:26:34 EST
Cialis and erectile dysfunction is not without risks and side effects. here is a medication fact sheet for the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis (tadalafil)… - Levitra - Levitra and Erectile DysfunctionUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 11:10:50 EST
At one time or another most men will experience erectile dysfunction. Levitra is a popular drug used to combat erectile dysfunction. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction you could try Levit… - Viagra - Viagra Side EffectsUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 11:06:35 EST
Viagra side effects are often forgotten because of the effectiveness of Viagra. Viagra (sildenafil) is a very popular drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It's very effective but caution must b… - Ryan White - Ryan White CARE ActUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 10:57:03 EST
The Ryan White Care Act was named for the HIV positive teenager Ryan White. Ryan White faced death at the age of 13 but found that people were far worse than the disease that would eventually take … - Issues Facing People with HIVUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 11:03:09 EDT
Living with HIV is not only a physical battle, but an emotional one as well. Issues facing people living with HIV can be daunting but are manageable with the right information… - Circumcision HIV Prevention - Circumcision and HIVUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 18:56:07 EDT
Circumcision HIV prevention could be the answer to HIV prevention in countries where there are few resources for HIV education. … - HIV Vaccine - HIV Vaccine Development - HIV VaccineUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 17:27:29 EDT
There are many barriers to HIV vaccine development, both social and scientific. While it may sound easy to develop an HIV vaccine, the fact of the matter is development of an HIV vaccine can be dif… - Herpes Genital - Genital Herpes - Herpes Simplex - Herpes GenitalUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 09:38:41 EDT
There are several types of herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type I(HSV-1) and type II (HSV-2). With herpes genital health is compr… - Arkansas Resources - Arkansas HIV Resources - Arkansas HIV StatisticsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 13:14:44 EDT
Arkansas HIV resources and statistics… - Alabama Resources - Alabama HIV/AIDS ResourcesUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:47:12 EDT
State of Alabama HIV/AIDS Resources fact sheet… - Arizona Resources - Arizona HIV Resources - Arizona HIV StatisticsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:46:07 EDT
Arizona HIV resources and statistics… - Alaska Resources - Alaska AIDS - Alaska HIV StatisticsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:38:48 EDT
Resources and HIV statistics for the State of Alaska… - HIV/AIDS Resources - State Index - State HIV Resources - State HIV S…Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:31:02 EDT
This page is your link to community and state HIV resources and contact information. Included on each page is a glimpse of HIV statistics for your state… - HIV and Oral Health - Oral Health When You Have HIVUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:00:41 EDT
HIV impacts the entire body including your oral health. Your oral health is an important part of staying healthy. This article looks at HIV and how it can affect your oral health… - History of HIV - The History of HIV/AIDS - HIV Timeline - History of…Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 16:33:44 EDT
Knowing where you have been helps you to choose the right path to where you want to go. The history of HIV helps scientists, medical professionals, and patients alike understand the disease and fin… - AIDS Facts - HIV - HIV Stats - TB - HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis - HIV …Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 21:31:38 EDT
Tuberculosis is a worldwide public health problem. HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis can be devastating. Here is the most current AIDS facts and statistics along with TB data and statistics… - Viagra - Viagra Side Effects - Viagra Precautions - ViagraUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 21:18:00 EDT
We've all heard of Viagra. The wonder pill that treats erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction or impotence as it is often called, affects men of all ages. There was a time when treatments were …