A Life Giving Label...The labels and names we give ourselves help define who we are and how we express ourselves to others. Labels can be...reactions1comment
Ending HIV/AIDS...It sounds so good. What is all this talk about ending the epidemic? Can someone please tell me? And why as soon...reactionscomments
Community...Have a question? Ask the community! Share your story or read about others living with HIV. Post in our forum boards and...
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of h-i-v.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Personal Stories on Managing Mental Health...Did you know that you can find the H-I-V.net community on Instagram? Give us a follow @hiv_hu and check out some of...reactions1comment
HIV and Pregnancy...HIV can travel across the placenta (the tissue that provides blood and nutrients to the baby from its mother and takes its...
Faith and HIV...Religion is a tricky topic to talk about. Everyone has different experiences with it. I grew up in the Christian church in...reactions6comments
Letting Go of Toxic or Harmful Relationships...Deciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair...reactions4comments
HIV Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic condition like HIV and its side effects. Phrases in quotes...reactionscomments
HIV Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic health conditions like HIV. Phrases in quotes are the words...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactions1comment
What is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
Ask Your HIV Social Worker the Following Questions...When you think about quality HIV care and treatment, there are several professionals that play a major role in the quality and...reactions1comment
PrEP for Access...I recently read an article on National Public Radio’s website that makes a great point: women should be taking Truvada for PrEP...reactionscomments
A Dose of Laughter...Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactions2comments
HIV Specific Laboratory Tests...Although an individual with HIV may need to undergo many laboratory tests to help guide their treatment and get more information on...
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Resetting and Letting Go...Life for me has been about intensely pursuing routine lately. Occupying my mind with things to do. Being intentional about my time...reactions3comments