HIV (AIDS)
Drop some knowledge on your unenlightened friends & fam with HIV basics!
By Marissa
HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is the virus that can lead to AIDS. This virus is particularly dangerous because unlike other viruses, the human body cannot get rid o...
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Think asking about condoms is uncomfortable? Try peeing when you have an STD!
We totally agree with the fact that asking for a condom can be a little bit embarrassing. Most people have a hard time talking about sex. But if you are having sex without a condom, you are putting yo...
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GYT 4 STDs
GYT. Have you seen this trending on twitter and the interwebs? GYT stands for “Get Yourself Tested,” which is part of April’s STD awareness month.
So why is getting yourself tested so i...
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STDs: What Happens During Testing?
You know, Coach Carr from Mean Girls wasn't totally off his rocker when he was teaching his health students about safe sex. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), when left untreat...
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HIV (AIDS)
What is HIV?HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the white blood cells, which makes it hard for a person’s body to fight o...
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World Aids Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day, a time when governments and citizens alike reflect on how one of the biggest public health disasters of the 20th century has affected the world, and what we can do to m...
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The Basics of HIV Testing
Now that you know June 27th is National HIV Testing Day you are probably thinking about getting tested. Good for you! Making HIV testing a regular part of your health care is a great way to take care ...
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