According to the United States (U.S.) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), in the U.S. there are 56,300 people infected with "Human Immunodeficiency Virus" (HIV). NIAID approximates that 33 million people worldwide are...
Yoga intersects with the brain and mechanisms in your body and can promote emotional and mental health and affect physical health, according to the National Institutes of Health. Scientists are increasingly curious about yoga, and mental health...
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is the disease caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus 1, or HIV. The World Health Organization estimates that as of 2010, HIV has resulted in 25 million AIDS-related deaths since it was...
The time between the date of infection and when a test will produce a positive result is called the "window period." The testing method is one of the factors in determining what an individuals window period may be. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus...
Human immune deficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) continues to pose a challenge for treatment. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAD), there are more than 1...
The need for accessible, comprehensive HIV testing and counseling services in Massachusetts is growing. A 2010 article by the "Boston Globe" cites that of those testing positive for HIV in Massachusetts, one-third of these individuals develop AIDS...
What is Binge Drinking? Binge drinking is defined as "the consumption of five or more drinks in a row on at least one occasion." In national surveys (in the U.S.A.), about 1/3 of high school seniors and 45 percent of college students...
Despite recent advances involving protease inhibitors that provide hope in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the disease is far from conquered. Having access to current and accurate information is vital in stemming the spread of infection, as well as...
OraQuick Rapid HIV Test for Oral Fluid Frequently Asked Questions What’s the significance of the FDA’s approval of the OraQuick rapid HIV test for oral fluid in March of 2004? The FDA has approved the OraQuick Advance HIV Antibody...
HIV testing remains an integral part of public health efforts to control the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide early treatment for people with the illness. Different types of HIV tests detect HIV antigens or antibodies. An HIV antigen is a component...
To be a teen mom is to straddle two worlds. The work of completing your education and launching into adult life doesn't go away. It still has to be done. But at the same time you have to focus on the physical, emotional and financial needs of your...
