Even though there are numerous effective treatments for HIV, there is still quite a bit of stigma around the disease. This often stems from misunderstanding and a lack of education. People may mistakenly assume that HIV is the same as AIDS or that someone with HIV can transmit the virus through casual contact. While neither […]
When HIV and AIDS were first diagnosed, there was little that doctors could do to treat patients with this virus. However, science has thankfully come a long way and there are now several HIV medications available for treatment – including meds that can stop HIV transmission. HIV prevention medication was first approved in 2012 by the FDA […]
There are so many misconceptions regarding HIV and AIDS. Sadly, there is still so much discrimination towards people living with HIV, often due to a lack of education about what HIV really is. One of the most common misunderstandings is of course that HIV can prevent a person from living a healthy life. HIV medication […]
It is incredibly important to know your HIV status and the only way to know for sure is to get a test. Everyone should be tested for HIV at least once to establish their status, but people who are at a higher risk of contracting should get tested more frequently. The CDC recommends that people […]
