(BlackDoctor.org) -- Shortly after HIV/AIDS hit the scene, rumors about it flew throughout the world. “You can get it by kissing.” “You can get it by holding hands.” “It is airborne.” Throughout the years, most of the HIV myths have been dispelled, but it seems as though there are still a few rumors afloat. Since nearly half of all new HIV infections occur in the African American community, these myths may be standing in the way of proper protection. See if you can sort the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The World Health Organization has recently identified male circumcision as part of a comprehensive, preventive measure to combat HIV/AIDS. Campaigns have been forged on a global level to scale-up this procedure. However, what does male circumcision mean domestically? Let’s explore what male circumcision is and its role in HIV prevention.
Male circumcision, the surgical removal of some or the entire foreskin (the retractable roll of skin) from the penis, is one of the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Knowing one’s status is the first step in taking control and living a healthier life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually active women and men should be tested for HIV annually. This is especially encouraged for any individual who engages in any of the following high-risk activities:
• Injects drugs or steroids, or shares equipment (such as needles, syringes, works) with others • Has unprotected vaginal,
(BlackDoctor.org) -- When HIV/AIDS was first introduced to the scene, it was considered to be a death sentence. In the '80s, people with AIDS usually died within a few years of their diagnosis. Fortunately, the development of safe and effective drugs now allows those infected with HIV to live longer and healthier lives.
Drugs for HIV/AIDS
Currently, there are 30 antiretroviral drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Shortly after HIV/AIDS hit the scene, rumors about it flew throughout the world. “You can get it by kissing.” “You can get it by holding hands.” “It is airborne.” Throughout the years, most of the HIV myths have been dispelled, but it seems as though there are still a few rumors afloat. Since nearly half of all new HIV infections occur in the African American community, these myths may be standing in the way of proper protection. See if you can sort the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The World Health Organization has recently identified male circumcision as part of a comprehensive, preventive measure to combat HIV/AIDS. Campaigns have been forged on a global level to scale-up this procedure. However, what does male circumcision mean domestically? Let’s explore what male circumcision is and its role in HIV prevention.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Knowing one’s status is the first step in taking control and living a healthier life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually active women and men should be tested for HIV annually. This is especially encouraged for any individual who engages in any of the following high-risk activities: 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- When HIV/AIDS was first introduced to the scene, it was considered to be a death sentence. In the '80s, people with AIDS usually died within a few years of their diagnosis. Fortunately, the development of safe and effective drugs now allows those infected with HIV to live longer and healthier lives.