Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?Results from our 2022 Annual HIV In America showed 22 percent of survey takers living with HIV experienced insomnia. Because sleep is an important part of overall health, people are... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How a New Cancer Drug May Help Treat HIVYou may have seen headlines recently about a cancer drug that may help cure HIV. This drug is called pembrolizumab (brand name Keytruda®). Let’s look at what we know so... By Audrey SheridanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Treatment is Prevention, Part 2In Treatment as Prevention (TasP), Part 1, I reviewed the science that allows us to believe in U=U, or Undetectable = Untransmittable. Why don’t more people know about it, or... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Treatment Is Prevention, Part 1“Treating HIV is among the most effective ways to prevent transmission.” 1 It is now accepted science that if a person living with HIV has an undetectable viral load, they... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
First Woman in Remission from HIV After Stem Cell TransplantA woman living with HIV may be the third person to go into remission from the virus. The woman went into remission following a stem cell transplant. Doctors used stem... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making Sense of Cholesterol Tests ResultsA cholesterol test (also known as a lipid panel) measures the amount of "good" and "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Results from this test can help your... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
New HIV Variant Found in the NetherlandsA team of researchers has spotted a new HIV-1 strain (variant) called the VB (virulent subtype-B) variant. In February 2022, the researchers announced their findings in the journal Science.1 The... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Focus on PrEP: Update to CDC GuidelinesScientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently came out with a powerful guideline updates to prevent new cases of HIV. The December 2021 document centers PrEP... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pregnancy While Living with HIVIf you are living with HIV and planning a family or are already pregnant, you may have a lot of questions. The most important thing to know is this: most... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Aging with HIV: Tailored Care for People Who Are 50 and OlderImagine your 60th birthday. Maybe you have been living with HIV for most of your life, and you are doing well on antiretroviral therapy (ART). But now, you have diabetes... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Injectable HIV Treatment: What Should I Know?Medication is important to help manage HIV. These drugs, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), typically mix 2 or more medicines from various drug classes. Until recently, HIV medications came in 2... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed.1,2 Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FDA Expands Use of Two HIV Medications to Adults with Suppressed Viral LoadsThe US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has expanded the use of two HIV medications. The expansion will now allow the drugs Pifeltro (doravirine) and Delstrigo (doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body.1-2 These clots generally form in the lower... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia).1-2 It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.2... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
