HIV: Find Strength All Around You
Get connected to people who can help
You may have just found out you're HIV positive, but you'll find that you're not alone. Many people like you know the importance of a support network. As you start thinking about what it means to be HIV positive, you might think people in the community will discriminate against you or your family because you a
Practicing Safer Sex
You might not be thinking about intimacy at this point in time if you're dealing with the news that you have HIV. But the time may come when you're ready to have a physical relationship again. When that time comes, it's important to be smart about what you're doing. And being smart means practicing safer sex.
In the interest of self-care and the
Taking Medicine to Help Lower Your Cholesterol
Some cholesterol comes from the foods you eat. Your body also makes cholesterol. Changing the foods you eat or your exercise habits may help to lower your cholesterol. But sometimes you may also need medicine to lower your cholesterol even more.
If your doctor gives you medicine to help lower your cholesterol, ask him or her to explain
10 Tips for Living With HIV
You’ve just found out you’re HIV positive, but you’re not alone. In 2016, 39,782 people in the United States were diagnosed with an HIV infection. Living with HIV can be challenging at times. Here are some tips that may help:
1. Stay connected
You are strong, but you don’t have to go it alone. Reach out to those who want
What can you do?
Unfortunately, there’s no treatment for human papillomavirus (HPV). However, there are ways to help protect your child from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.
Protection starts with knowing the facts
By getting the facts now, you can have an informed conversation with your child’s doctor. Together, you can talk about HPV and
What Is Heart Disease?
Heart disease includes a range of problems that involve the heart or blood vessels.
Signs and symptoms of heart disease
The signs and symptoms of heart disease can be mild or severe. Some people with heart disease have no signs or symptoms.
Below are some symptoms of heart disease:
Chest pain or chest discomfort
Shortness of br
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