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Women Treated for Breast Cancer May Age Faster Than Cancer-Free Women
Women diagnosed and treated for breast cancer have increased biological aging compared to women who remain free of breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their collaborators. Among women diagnosed with breast cancer, the association with faster biological aging was most...
How Black Gay, Bisexual Men Perceive PrEP Ads Targeted for Them
A study published in PLOS ONE found that Black gay and bisexual men prefer PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) advertisements that highlight racial, sexual and gender diversity among the couples they feature, according to the HIV and AIDS information organization aidsmap. Ads with diverse couples were less stigmatizing to Black men who...
Proposed Rule on Short-Term Health Plans Would Strengthen Patient Protections
The Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor and the Treasury Department jointly released a proposed rule [on July 7] that would [limit] the sale of new short-term limited duration insurance plans (STLD) to 90 days. This is similar to rules that were in place prior to 2018, but under the proposed rule would apply to all STLD plans created after the final rule is issued. The proposed rule would also require STLD issuers to comply with new notice requirements to help consumers distinguish between an STLD plan and comprehensive health coverage.
National Cancer Plan: Engage Every Person
This is the fifth in a series of articles about the goals of the National Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Plan, designed to support the aims of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative to end cancer as we know it. The plan is split into eight goals, one of which is to engage every person. For more, see Part 1: Eliminating Inequities, Part 2: Preventing Cancer, Part 3: Detect Cancers Early and Part 4: Developing Effective Treatments.
New Breast Cancer Research Shows Importance of Diet and Exercise
New research shows that maintaining a healthy body weight can help prevent breast cancer and help improve the chances of survival after a diagnosis. Physical activity for breast cancer patients may reduce the risk of death after a breast cancer diagnosis and reduce breast cancer recurrence. Physical activity also helps improve overall quality of life.
Meeting Black Women Where They Are in the Fight Against HIV
“SOS is a community mobilization that works! Nothing else that I can think of has been as longstanding and has had the impact on Black women that SOS has [in Florida].” Kalenthia Nunnally, Director of Blessing Hands Outreach, Inc. and Chair of the Miami-Dade County Chapter of Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS), shared this when HIV.gov spoke with her and two other leaders about the Florida Department of Health’s (FDOH) longest-running HIV initiative for Black women.
Statin Cuts Cardiovascular Risk for People With HIV
People with HIV who are at low to moderate risk for cardiovascular disease can reduce their risk even further by taking a daily statin medication, according to a large international study presented at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (#IAS2023) in Brisbane, Australia. As previously reported, the REPRIEVE...
World Health Organization Reaffirms HIV Treatment Is Prevention
In a move long encouraged by advocates, the World Health Organization (WHO) today reaffirmed that people living with HIV who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and have an undetectable viral load do not transmit the virus during sex, a concept known as Undetectable Equals Untransmittable, or U=U. According to the WHO...
Once the New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is Available, What About Cost and Coverage?
Last week, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores as well as online. Reproductive health advocates hailed the groundbreaking approval as a step that can help millions of people avoid pregnancy, which is unintended nearly half the time in the United States.
Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Tahini Bars
If you’re hankering for something sweet during treatment, rather than get a fix of totally empty calories over the counter, make yourself a batch of these. Incredibly easy to throw together, a single serving of these rich, filling little treats will seriously satisfy your sweet tooth while bringing you nourishment and calories. The toasted sesame seeds in the tahini not only make the bars deliciously nutty-tasting, but they also add an abundance of nutrients and minerals to them.
NIH Awards Will Fund Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome Research
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded five projects for research to better understand Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), which is a collection of symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, and difficulty thinking or “brain fog,” which linger following standard treatment for Lyme disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 476,000 people in the United States are infected with Lyme disease each year. Between 10 and 20% of them experience PTLDS.
Zero HIV Stigma Day 2023 [VIDEO]
Mark your calendars—there’s a new HIV awareness day. Friday, July 21, marks the inaugural Zero HIV Stigma Day (#ZeroHIVStigmaDay), a global effort to fight HIV stigma in all its forms. The awareness day is spearheaded by the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC), with collaboration from...
Living in Food Deserts in the U.S. Is Associated With Shorter Life Expectancy
A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows both income and healthy food accessibility are associated with greater life expectancy at birth by more than two years on average for some adults in the United States. Shorter life expectancy was found in low-income areas and in food deserts, defined as census tracts with limited accessibility to healthy foods based on the distance to the nearest supermarket, supercenter, or large grocery store and access to a vehicle. The results were published today in the Journal of Urban Health.
Elton John AIDS Foundation Supercharges Fight for a National PrEP Program
The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has joined PrEP4All in the fight for a National PrEP Program to ensure equitable access to HIV prevention for uninsured and underinsured people in the United States, according to PrEP4All. EJAF made a two-year investment of nearly $670,000 to support PrEP4All’s efforts to convince...
Geneva Man May Be Cured of HIV After Wild-Type Stem Cell Transplant
Known only as the Geneva Patient, a sixth person appears to have been cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant for cancer treatment, according to a case study presented at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (#IAS2023) in Brisbane, Australia. But unlike the other five, this man received stem cells from a donor who does not have a rare mutation that prevents HIV from entering T cells.
ESPN’s Dick Vitale Diagnosed With Cancer for Third Time
Legendary sports announcer Dick Vitale revealed via Twitter that he has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer and will undergo six weeks of radiation treatments, according to ESPN. The 84-year-old ESPN college basketball analyst said he plans to “fight like hell to be ready to call games when the college...
Breast Density and BMI Both Play a Role in Breast Cancer Risk
Laws in many states require notifying women if they have dense breasts, a risk factor for breast cancer. But density shouldn’t be the only factor in determining whether supplemental screening is warranted, reported researchers in a large new study led by UC San Francisco and UC Davis. Body mass...
Melanoma Survival Rates Lower in Black Men
Although melanoma has one of the highest survival rates of the major cancers diagnosed in the United States, a study found that Black men diagnosed with malignancy have about a 26% higher risk of dying compared with white men, according to Time magazine. Published in the Journal of the American...
Pinpointing Pain: Is It Cancer or Cancer Treatment?
After treatment for cancer, oncologists generally send you home with a slew of surveillance appointments and a reminder to reach out should you happen to notice any symptoms that are new and different. The only problem? Your body’s been through the mill. Everything feels new and different. Weird aches...
How a Combination of COVID Lawsuits and Media Coverage Keeps Misinformation Churning
Public health has had its day in court lately. And another day. And another day. Over the course of the pandemic, lawsuits came from every direction, questioning public health policies and hospitals’ authority. Petitioners argued for care to be provided in a different way, they questioned mandates on mask and vaccine use, and they attacked restrictions on gatherings.
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