Go get tested! Today is National HIV Testing Day, and with the African-American community hardest hit by this disease, we implore all to go get tested. The president spoke this weekend on the importance of this day. “National HIV Testing Day reminds each of us to do our part in fighting HIV/AIDS and get tested,” […]
The department of health in Massachusetts has announced that HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for African-American women in the state. It was also found that more than half of all AIDS cases there consist of black women specifically — most of whom became infected by their intimate partners. Dr. Bela Bashar, a clinical […]
For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people, June is the official month to celebrate their pride! As always, it will be an action-packed month of events, to celebrate the LGBT community, commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, and support the ongoing fight for gay liberation. Should 11-Year-Olds Be Allowed To Pick Up Condoms And […]
SAN FRANCISCO – Several scientific journals are calling Timothy Ray Brown the first man cured of AIDS. Brown was diagnosed with HIV in 1996 but now the virus has been completely removed from his body thanks to stem cells. CBS San Francisco reports: “I’m cured of HIV. I had HIV but I don’t anymore,” he […]
New York — Some health officials would like to lift a ban on H.I.V infected organ donors. The law which was enacted in 1988 prevents doctors from transplanting organs from H.I.V positive patients to other patients who are already infected. RELATED: 3 Ways Your Clothes Can Make You Sick
TV One’s Director of Digital Media, James Hill joins Roland Martin on the set of Washington Watch for this week’s edition of ‘Web Watch.’ This week Roland and Hill take on the alleged HIV-AIDS breakthrough, Michael Vick wanting to eventually own another dog and Usher getting kicked in the face during a performance. WATCH:
Below is a piece contributed to CNN by the African actor. Africa — As an African man, I have always felt a sense of responsibility, not only toward my country, but to those living on the continent who face the daily challenges that poverty and disease bring.
December 1st marks World AIDS Day 2010 all around the world. People famous and not so famous are making the most out of this day to raise awareness and celebrate loved ones who are dealing with this disease, lost the battle and highlighting positive developments with research and prevention.
World — A revolution in the fight against HIV/AIDS might be around the corner, according to a new study, which found a daily pill, made of two commonly used HIV medications, lowered the risk of infection by 73 percent.
ATLANTA — Health officials estimate that 1 in 22 black Americans will be diagnosed with the AIDS virus in their lifetime – more than twice the risk for Hispanics and eight times that of whites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the numbers Thursday. The report says the lifetime risk is 1 in […]
