The Lessons Grief Taught Me...Recently my time as a caregiver for our two dogs came to an end. After 2 years of midnight medicine doses and...reactions5comments
Long time survivor...I was diagnosed back in the old days when there was no hope and I expected to die!!! AZT was even killing...reactions2comments
HIV Cause me Aggressive Depression & dark thoughs...Content Note: This article describes suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions5comments
Criminalization of HIV Status in the United States...HIV criminalization laws in the United States are under scrutiny from the United Nations (UN) and the White House. Criminalization is making...reactions3comments
Clinical Trial to Investigate EBT-101 as a Functional Cure for Chronic HIV...The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks cells in the immune system. If left untreated, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Anal Cancer...There is an increased incidence of anal cancer in people who live with HIV, which is why we should have an anal...reactions2comments
Interviewing a Potential Therapist...A, B, C, D…? Even multiple choices can be hard. Our mental health is extremely important when living with HIV. The individuals...reactions3comments
My Anxiety was Killing Me, So I Took 3 Deep Breaths...I knew something was wrong when I cried every time I put my shoes on in the morning. It wasn't my feet...reactions3comments
My Life With HIV and the Blahs...Despite the gratitude journal and the affirmations posted in my bathroom, I sometimes feel uninspired about life for lengthy periods. Long-term living...reactions6comments
What Is the HIV-2 Strain?...Health experts think around 1 to 2 million people worldwide have HIV-2. But the numbers are likely higher. Doctors and scientists group...reactions1comment
Minutes with Jah: Health Diversity and Why It Matters...Diversity in healthcare is an important part of patient care. Many patients feel more comfortable when they feel they can relate to...reactions2comments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
Immunizations...Immunizations (vaccines) expose the immune system to a potential future threat in order to “train” it to respond strongly later on. Vaccines...
Starting and Monitoring ART...Advances in HIV treatment over the past several decades have made HIV a manageable, chronic condition. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is used across...
Common Side Effects of HIV Medications...Researchers are learning more about HIV with each day. This has allowed for new treatment options to arise with antiretroviral medications. Fortunately...
Types of Painful Conditions Associated With HIV...Learning about being HIV-positive can be difficult enough. Realizing that there are many types of pain that people with HIV might endure...reactions3comments
The Day I Was Diagnosed...I was 11 years old when I was diagnosed with HIV on March 26, 1987. There were no effective treatments available at...reactions11comments
The Battle for a Healthy Weight...When my Infectious Disease doctor started treating me, I was 100 pounds at 5 feet, 8 inches. She initially believed that getting...reactions1comment
I was so young, things were great I thought...My wedding was in two weeks. On a friend's yacht 3 miles off the coast of key west to my beloved Geoffrey...reactions2comments
