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From Newsone.com Blogger, Tamika Mallory Recently, I was asked to promote National HIV Testing Day (June 27th) and came across the startling statistics regarding Black women. So of course, I got to thinking: Why are our numbers continuously rising when the overall numbers of those infected have remained somewhat steady, if not declining? And despite […]
The public will soon be able to take HIV tests in the comfort of their own homes. On Tuesday (July 3), the Federal Drug Administration approved home HIV tests, results of which will be determined in 20-40 minutes. Last week, the Center for Disease Control announced the release of free home testing kitsin 24 drug stores around the nation. The move is an […]
It’s been just over 30 years since the first AIDS case was reported in the U.S., and despite the advances in medicine, there is no cure (that we know of). Even more disturbing is the fact that the epidemic continues to attack the Black community. Although Black people only make up less than a quarter of the […]
Every 9.5 minutes, someone in the U.S is infected with HIV, and in order to protect yourself from this serious virus is to get tested and know about the disease. However, there are a lot of questions that come about when HIV comes to mind; How can I avoid getting infected? Who’s most susceptible to […]
Here are a few U.S statistics about HIV/AIDS: 1 in 5 people are living with HIV and are unaware of their infection. every 9.5 minutes, someone in the U.S is infected with HIV. Gay and Bisexual men of all races are the most severely affected by HIV. By race, African Americans face the most severe HIV […]
Do you think you know everything about HIV? Absolutely Everything? HIV is a virus that attacks and breaks down the immune system and nearly 1.2 million people are living with HIV. Test your knowledge on HIV, AIDS and all aspects of sexual health here! Check out the world’s most popular HIV and AIDS website at www.avert.org. Related […]
Today is National HIV Testing Day! National HIV Testing Day is an annual campaign coordinated by the National Association of People With AIDS to encourage people of all ages to get tested. In order to protect yourself from HIV, get tested today. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks and breaks down the body’s immune system […]
The 30-year battle against AIDS is an unbelievable chapter in the history of medicine and 30 years later more than 60-million people around the world have been diagnosed with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. And of those, 25-million people have died as there is no cure. One way to take control of your life […]
The HIV infection doubled from 6.3 percent to 12.1 percent in Washington, D.C‘s poorest neighborhoods. The study was recently released by the D.C Department of Health which impacted District health officials to immediately provide treatment for newly diagnosed people with HIV. Read More Here! More Related Links: Over The Counter HIV Test? Health Alert! Blacks […]
Looks like we could see the OraQuick HIV test in a drugstore soon! I’m not sure if it is a good idea. Being in HIV outreach myself, I understand the need for the immediate counseling after finding out your test results. I get the fact that it will be easier to do it yourself but […]
RELATED: Watch Out! Gonorrhea May Be Untreatable Soon The Associated Press reported this week that theWorld Health Organization released a global action plan to tackle a form of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, which is emerging around the globe — first in Japan then more recently to Britain, Australia, France, Sweden, and Norway. In response to questions, U.S. health officials told NewsOne […]
Houston – Swishahouse and CCM Foundation were awarded the 2011 Most Outstanding Educational Program at the 27th Annual Campus Leaders Reception at the University of Houston. The winning program, Well Woman Extravaganza, is a collaborative effort between Swishahouse, CCM Foundation, and the Collegiate Cancer Council. “We are thrilled and honored to win this prestigious award,” […]
