HIV post-exposure prophylaxis are the medications given to treat an HIV exposure. Treating an HIV exposure is done to reduce the risk of HIV infection after exposure. HIV post-exposure prophylaxis has been shown to decrease the chance of HIV infection after an occupational exposure.

Safer sex is the key to ending the HIV epidemic. Being a teen is not always easy. Teens are often faced with very difficult and important decisions. One such decision is whether or not to have sex. Safer sex for teens should be discussed with your kids. Teens and HIV is hard to talk about but also must be included. Here are some ways that teens can say no to sex.

The hot button issue these days is same sex marriages - should they be sanctioned? The lines have been drawn and now the debate rages on pitting state vs. state and state vs. the federal government. But why all the fuss? Should we allow gay marriage?

To prevent HIV, condoms must be used each and every time. But they must be used correctly. Here are the do's and don'ts of proper condom use.

Your immune system is the body's natural defense against illness. What are the parts of the immune system? How does each part work to protect the body from infection. Learn how the immune system works and you'll better understand HIV and AIDS.

HIV reinfection can be a problem if precautions are not taken. Safer sex in the form of positive prevention is the key.

The HIV risk for women who have sex with women appears to be remote. Just the same, there are circumstances where women who have sex with women are at risk. Safer sex for women who have sex with women can dimish that risk even further.

Our senior citizens have to deal with declining health everyday. But one disease few senior citizens worry about is HIV. In fact HIV and senior citizens are seldom talked about in the same breath. What is the relationship between HIV and the older adult. What is the state of HIV over 50.

Serum electrolytes are substances that circulate in the blood and control such things as cardiac function and muscle contraction. Serum electrolytes are part of the typical HIV blood tests.

Barebacking is considered by some to be a rite of passage. HIV and barebacking have been linked. Deliberate HIV infection is happening much too frequently and HIV conversion parties are part of some sub-cultures. How is HIV and barebacking related?

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? Is HIV and AIDS the same thing?

There is a new drug available that treats depression as well as peripheral neuropathy. Cymbalta can be used for neuropathy and depression.

HIV Medications work, extending the lives of HIV infected people. But they are not witout their side effects. Lipodystrophy is one of those side effects. Fat redistribution to the neck and back has made lipodystrophy a very distressing condition. Is there any lipodystrophy treatment?

As we know, HIV among men who have sex with men is common. HIV among MSM is a problem that doctors need to be aware of. The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association lists ten things gay men should discuss with their doctors. What are they?

How can you catch HIV? How does HIV infection occur? How did I get HIV?

The rapid HIV test. While conventional HIV testing can take days for the results, rapid HIV tests can shrink that time considerably, decreasing the stress associated with testing as well. What are rapid HIV tests.

While hand washing sounds simple, it must be done correctly to be an effective hygiene tool. Hand washing the proper way can stop the spread of infections such as colds and the flu. Here is the step-by-step guide to proper hand washing.

How is HIV spread from one person to another?

Rebuilding the immune system is possible with the advent of HIV medications. But in the process immune reconstitution syndrome can result and it's not always good. What is immune reconstitution syndrome?

Returning to work after an HIV diagnosis can be a very stressful event. But not so long ago, working with HIV was not possible given that fact that most people were diagnosed very late. Here's some information about HIV in the workplace.