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Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) Created: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) is the term used to categorize males who engage in sexual activity with other males, regardless of how they identify themselves.
Symptoms of HIV by Stage Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
While HIV provides the opportunity for infections to develop, the symptoms are generally the result of a specific opportunistic infection.
Does HIV Increase Your Risk for Cancer? Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Cancers are considered the leading cause of death for people living with HIV in the developed world. Find out why and ways to reduce your risk.
Youth and HIV Risk Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
In the U.S., over 12,000 people under the age of 25 are infected with HIV each year. Find out why, and ways to help reduce HIV risk.
What Is My Personal Risk of Infection? Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Whether you are HIV-positive or HIV-negative, risk reduction strategies help you avoid infection and transmitting the virus to others.
What Are CD4 T-Cells? Created: Monday, November 01, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
CD4 cells are specialized cells that are a part of our immune system. What are CD4 cells and why are they important to those people living with HIV?
Deciphering Your Routine Blood Tests Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Routine blood tests are just as important to understand as your CD4 count and viral load in the proper management of your HIV.
Your Guide to the HPV Vaccine Created: Saturday, October 21, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
HPV is a known cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. Now there is an HPV vaccine to protect women from the virus that can have fatal consequences.
10 Things You Should Know About HIV Drug Resistance Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
When infections occurs, it is not with a single type of HIV, but with a pool of thousands of slightly different types (or “variants”) of HIV.
Beyond Negative and Positive: Understanding Your HIV Tests Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
The two tests used to confirm HIV infection, the ELISA and Western Blot, are designed to react in the presence of HIV antibodies.
What Should I Do If I Think I Have Been Exposed to HIV? Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
In the event of accidental exposure to HIV, there are medications that can reduce the risk of infection called Post-Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP.
The (Real) Reasons Why People Don't Use Condoms Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Condoms are the cornerstone of safer sex and have reduced HIV infections worldwide. So why then do only 65% of men use condoms on a regular basis?
Hand Washing the Proper Way Created: Saturday, June 26, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
While hand washing sounds simple, it must be done correctly to be an effective hygiene tool. Hand washing the proper way can stop the spread of infections such as colds and the flu. Here is the ste...
Understanding HIV Therapy Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
One of the benefits of modern HIV therapy is that it offers greater ease of use, lower risk of resistance and fewer drug complications.
How Do I Disclose My HIV Status to Someone I'm Dating? Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Dating and disclosure can cause stress in those living with HIV, exposing them to vulnerabilities that go far beyond than the fear of rejection.
What is HIV? Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
AIDS is not a disease, but rather the stage of HIV infection in which the body’s immune system is compromised, making it vulnerable to opportunistic infections.
CCR5 Receptor Antagonist Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
CCR5 receptor antagonists are a class of drugs that prevents entry of HIV into CD4 cells by effectively blocking the entry receptor.
How to Find the Right HIV Support Group Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Find the HIV support group best suited to your needs, from community-based programs to online chat rooms to private support networks.
A Practical Guide to Discussing HIV With a Loved One Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Effective communication with a loved one can help you find solution without the conflicts that can often accompany frank discussions about HIV.
Top Adherence Tips Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Learn the tips to maintaining or improving optimal adherence to your HIV medications.
Coping With Stigma Around an HIV Diagnosis Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Learning to overcome HIV stigma starts by understanding the roots of prejudice and discrimination towards those living with HIV.
Condoms Protect Against Genital Herpes Created: Saturday, November 26, 2005 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Studies have shown that condoms do protect from genital herpes.
HIV and Sperm Washing Created: Saturday, August 16, 2003 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
HIV and pregnancy is no longer just a dream. There are options that will help you to have the family you dreamed of and prevent HIV transmission at the same time. Sperm washing is one such option. ...
World AIDS Day 2004 Created: Monday, November 15, 2004 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
World AIDS Day is December 1, 2004. This annual global event is dedicated to remembering the victims of AIDS, learning more about the devastating effects of the disease around the world, and reaffi...
A Woman's Guide to Safer Sex Created: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Women need to have options when it comes to safer sex. Here is a woman's guide to safer sex.
Pregnancy and HIV Created: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Pregnancy and HIV are common in today's world. Years ago when a woman was HIV positive she gave up any hope of having a family. Now HIV and pregnancy can co-exist without problems. If you are HIV+ ...
Breastfeeding and HIV Created: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
What are the risks of breastfeeding when living with certain medical conditions such as HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and herpes? What are the risks of breastfeeding while living with HIV.
Breastfeeding With HIV Created: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Breastfeeding remains one of the primary sources of HIV transmission in the developing world. Breastfeeding with HIV is risky, but new research into HIV and breastfeeding may make it more safe for ...
The Impact of HIV on Women Created: Sunday, December 31, 2006 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Women are uniquely affected by HIV. What is the impact of HIV on women. What are the challenges faced by women living with HIV.
Vaginal vs. C-section Delivery...Which is Right for You? Created: Saturday, August 13, 2005 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
At one time, C-section delivery was a pregnant woman's only option. Not anymore. Vaginal vs. C-section...how to know which is right for you?
Top HIV Features About HIV and Women Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Women who have HIV have unique issues. HIV impacts women in different ways than it does men. Here is a collection features that apply to HIV and women.
Online HIV Forums and Support Groups - A Survey Created: Saturday, July 05, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
HIV support groups can help people deal with the stress of a life with HIV and AIDS. Do you access online support groups? How does online HIV suppoort groups benefit you? This survey from one of ou...

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