Needle exchange is a concept that is surrounded by controversey but has been proven as an effective measure to slow the HIV epidemic. There are two sides to the needle exchange arguement; some say it works, others do not. So what is it? Does needle exchange prevent HIV infection?

Circumcision HIV prevention could be the answer to HIV prevention in countries where there are few resources for HIV education.

How can you prevent sexually transmitted diseases? Here are 10 tips that will help you avoid STDs.

Once infected, HIV replication begins and the HIV life cycle goes unchecked until diagnosis and treatment. Understand the HIV life cycle and understand HIV replication.

The way to stay healthy is by having regular health maintenance exams. How often should you have health screenings? These health maintenance guidelines will tell you.

HIV impacts the entire body including your oral health. Your oral health is an important part of staying healthy. This article looks at HIV and how it can affect your oral health.

What is HIV you ask? We hear about HIV all the time but what is HIV? The answer to that question is more complex than you think. What is HIV; let's find out.

The incidence of heart disease in people living with HIV is not so uncommon. One way to assess the health of your heart is by an EKG. The EKG, sometimes called an ECG or electrocardiogram, is sometimes needed in order to diagnose a problem or to assure the health of your heart prior to a procedure.

Those who identify as transgender have an extremely high HIV risk. Yet, for many reasons, resources available to them are limited or difficult to find. What can be done about this disturbing problem? Are there resources for the available for the transgender population to decrease their HIV risk. Let's look at HIV risk and the transgender population.

Food safety is an important party of staying healthy. Here are some food safety basics.

HIV is a complex disease caused by the HIV virus. Understanding HIV will help you stay healthier longer. Knowledge is power, and never has that been more true than when dealing with HIV. Here are some common HIV related questions with easy to understand answers.

How to travel by air with your medicines. Traveling with your medicines without worries or concerns. Traveling with medicines the easy way.

Michigan's Proposal 1 passed with flying colors on election day. Medical marijuana is now legal in the state. Now that Michigan's medical marijuana law has passed, how do I get my prescription? Actually the law is not what you think.

A positive HIV test can be scary, stressful, and in some cases surprising. What if you test positive for HIV? This faq gives you an idea of what to do after testing positive for HIV?

The key to a long life with HIV is HAART, the HIV medications that changed the lives of all those affected and infected with HIV. The glossary definition of HAART explains just what HIV medications are about.

In August 1990, Congress signed the Ryan White CARE Act and in doing so created a system of services that has greatly improved the quality and availability of health care services for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

CMV retinitis is a common problem for people living with AIDS. CMV eye infections can be serious and result in blindness if not treated promptly. What is cytomegalovirus, and why does it cause eye infections?

HIV is a complex disease that needs proper treatment. These HIV treatment guidelines help your doctor put together a regimen that works for you. Here are the new HIV treatment guidelines.

One common mens-health issue is rectal pain. Rectal pain can occur for many reasons from the not so serious to the very serious. What are the causes of rectal pain and how should we address the problem as part of our mens-health program?

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