Making Sense of Cholesterol Tests Results...A cholesterol test (also known as a lipid panel) measures the amount of "good" and "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your...reactions1comment
New HIV Variant Found in the Netherlands...A team of researchers has spotted a new HIV-1 strain (variant) called the VB (virulent subtype-B) variant. In February 2022, the researchers...reactions1comment
ADHD medication and HIV/AIDS...I am told spiritually that those that contain amphetamine strengthen the immune system when sick. Could be because the adrenaline released from...reactions3repliesMental HealthTreatment
Community Rising...I have shared with you time and time again all the support I get from my mother and family, but I also...reactions1comment
My Most Important Lesson...I have been an advocate for over 5 years now. In that time, I have learned so much. I’ve learned about advances...reactions2comments
HIV and Night Sweats: What They Are and What to Do About Them...Getting good sleep is critical for people living with HIV. A full night of sleep allows for periods of deep nonREM sleep...reactions3comments
Unsure ...I received unprotected oral sex back in October 2021 and I have been getting inside my head so bad that I am...reactions4replies
Hit the Reset Button...A few months ago, I decided to go back and re-read a few of the articles that I had written in the...reactions2comments
Tamara Sellman...Tamara was previously a patient leader on H-I-V.net. Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
Focus on PrEP: Update to CDC Guidelines...Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently came out with a powerful guideline updates to prevent new cases...reactions5comments
With faith, nothing can stop us...I was told I had 3 years to live and was given AZT, it wiped away all my white blood cells and...reactions7repliesCopingLong Term Survivor (LTS)
A Mother’s Love...I have been honest and transparent about my HIV status to my family, my friends, and my community for years now. This...reactions1comment
Nutritional Claims on Food Labels: What Do They Mean?...Food packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like “zero calories”...reactions1comment
HIV: My Journey...I am a 56-year-old gay man. I contracted HIV in 1984. I did not understand the difference between sex and love. Basically...reactions24comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
PrEP and risks...Hi all, I have been taking PrEP since July of 2021, and have been taking it religiously (1 a day, daily). Recently...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Pregnancy While Living with HIV...If you are living with HIV and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have a lot of questions. The...reactions1comment
Possible transmission risk?...20 months ago, I had a protected sex with female sex worker of unknown HIV status. I have done an unprotected oral...reactions5repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamMental Health
Minutes with Jah: Dear HIV PCP...In this video, I will be talking to some HIV healthcare providers: If you are not going to aid your clients to...reactions3comments
Homelessness and HIV...This article is based on my views as an advocate and people I have talked to who are living with HIV. Over...reactions5comments
