HIV

Can You Spread HIV by Breastfeeding? What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and nurturing ways a mother can infant feed, but for parents living with HIV, it comes with important considerations. If you are wondering whether an HIV infection can be transmitted through breastfeeding, the short answer is yes—it is possible. However, the risk varies greatly depending on factors like

March 22, 2025

3 Athletes Who Were Diagnosed with HIV

Greg Louganis, diving Greg Louganis was a world-class, award winning diver. In his career he won five world championships, four Olympic gold medals, and one Olympic silver medal. He competed in three different Summer Olympic Games including 1976, 1984, and 1988. It was that very same year that Louganis was diagnosed as HIV positive. In

December 27, 2017

Surviving HIV into Old Age: More Common Than You’d Think

There was a time when you didn’t live very long after being diagnosed with HIV. A new HIV diagnosis was considered a death sentence. Today, treatments have come so far that many people are finding themselves living decades after their diagnosis. In many patients, HIV does not develop into AIDS because of modern medicine. The

June 7, 2017

June is National LGBT Pride Month

Since 2000, June has been known as LGBT Pride Month. Former President Bill Clinton deemed the month of June, “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.” The month was chosen to commemorate a riot in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan that is thought to be the beginning of the gay liberation movement in the United

June 1, 2017

HIV Stole the Lives of These 3 Movie Stars

Hollywood has gone through a great deal of change since the early 1980s. Since then, many famous actors and actresses have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Here’s a brief look at some of the most influential people Hollywood lost to the virus: Rock Hudson In the 1950s and 60s, Rock Hudson was known as one of

May 12, 2017

Is my STD a Virus or a Bacteria?

The news that you have contracted an STD can often seem devastating. Many people think that having an STD means that your life is changed forever. While it is true that some STDs will be with you the rest of your life, there are others that are easily curable. There are three base causes for

May 5, 2017

Can You Have More Than One STD?

Many people wonder if you they can only have one STD. In fact, it is not uncommon for someone to have more than one STD at a time. Chlamydia and gonorrhea often go hand-in-hand and some STDs can make you more susceptible to other infections. Having two or more STDs at a time is known

April 27, 2017

Do All STDs Last Forever?

Do all STDs last forever. The short and simple answer to that question is that not all STDs will last forever. Some STDs will stay with you forever though. Hearing the news that you have contracted an STD can often seem devastating. Many people think that having an STD means that your life is changed

April 14, 2017

Legendary Gangster Died From Syphilis

Syphilis rates have been on the rise across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syphilis case reports have increased over 15% since 2013. What is unusual about this statistic is that syphilis was nearly eliminated in the U.S. only a few decades ago when penicillin was discovered. Syphilis is

March 31, 2017

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