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How do we know that HIV causes AIDS?
Four decades into the epidemic, skeptics still periodically question whether HIV is really cause of AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Early in the epidemic in the 1980s, as AIDS ravaged the gay community, several potential causes were suggested. Some, for example, hypothesized that the use of recreational drugs—including inhaled nitrites, or poppers—or frequent anal sex might damage the immune system. In fact, the condition was so closely associated with gay men that it was initially dubbed Gay-Related Immune Deficiency (GRID).
Healthy Recipe: BBQ “Pulled” Carrot Sandwich
This sandwich is a wonderfully tasty, healthy twist on a classic barbecue sandwich. Cook for Your Life food testers weren’t just pleasantly surprised by this sandwich — they absolutely loved it! Using sauteed carrots as the main ingredient gives the sandwich a sweet taste, plus plenty of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. But most importantly, prepared this way, the carrots are completely and unexpectedly delicious.
Is there a vaccine for cancer?
On February 14, Reuters reported that President Vladimir Putin said Russian scientists “have come very close” to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients. Putin’s comments were too optimistic about the timeline, but scientists in many countries are indeed working on vaccines to treat...
Comparing Side Effects After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Although prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, it comes with a relatively good prognosis. Most men with prostate cancer will still be alive 15 years after their diagnosis. Currently, men with prostate cancer that hasn’t spread outside the gland have several treatment choices....
Halfway Through ‘Unwinding,’ Medicaid Enrollment Is Down About 10 Million
Halfway through what will be the biggest purge of Medicaid beneficiaries in a one-year span, enrollment in the government-run health insurance program is on track to return to roughly pre-pandemic levels. Medicaid, which covers low-income and disabled people, and the related Children’s Health Insurance Program grew to a record 94...
NIH to Bolster RECOVER Long COVID Research Efforts Through Infusion of $515 Million
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, long COVID remains an unsolved, complex and urgent healthcare crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 9 adults in the United States who have ever had COVID-19 continue to experience long COVID with a wide range of symptoms. Many symptoms are debilitating, affecting patients’ ability to work and go to school.
Attn Gen Z: It’s International Condom Day 2024
It’s the season of love, and Tuesday, February 13, marks International Condom Day 2024, a time to celebrate condoms, the only tool that can prevent HIV, unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) all in one. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) wants to get the word out...
Hypertension in Young Black Women May Triple Stroke Risk
Black women treated for hypertension, or high blood pressure, earlier in life may have a significantly increased risk for stroke compared with those without a history of high blood pressure, according to findings from the American Heart Association (AHA). Hypertension is the leading risk for cardiovascular disease and affects about...
Robyn Neblett Fanfair Selected to Lead CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention
On Februray 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Capt. Robyn Neblett Fanfair, MD, has been named director of the Division of HIV Prevention, where has been serving in an acting capacity. Below is the announcement from. Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, director of the CDC’s.
Non-Medical Costs Associated with Clinical Trials Continue to be Barrier to Diverse Participation
On February 2, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was joined by 20 other organizations in proposing the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General adopt a new regulatory safe harbor from the Anti-kickback Statute that would allow clinical trial sponsors to financially support patients to offset indirect or non-medical costs associated with clinical trial participation, such as travel, parking and lodging. The letter reads in part:
Older People With HIV May Be Taking Too Many Meds
Many older people living with HIV take multiple medications, some of which they may not need, according to study results published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. Another study found that people taking more meds had a slower gait speed—a sign of frailty—and were more likely to experience recurrent falls. These findings suggest that medications should be reviewed regularly to ensure that older people with HIV are not taking drugs that are unnecessary or inappropriate.
Resmetirom Could Be First Approved MASH Treatment
Resmetirom, the leading contender in the race to become the first approved treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), reduced liver fat buildup and improved liver fibrosis in a Phase III clinical trial. The results, previously presented at last year’s EASL Congress, were published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will consider resmetirom approval next month.
Healthy Recipe: Thai-Style Sweet Potato Curry
This quick and easy Thai-style sweet potato curry is quite different from the usual sweet potato dishes. Cooking the spices and aromatics first flavors the oil, which then infuses the whole dish. Smashing and tying the lemongrass stalk bruises it, releasing its distinctive flavor into the curry. 4 servings. 14...
R.I.P. Cecilia Gentili, Beloved Trans Advocate, Actress and Author
Transgender activist and POZ 100 honoree Cecilia Gentili died February 6, 2024, according to a statement posted on her Instagram page. Originally from Argentina, the New York City–based advocate, actress and author had recently celebrated her 52nd birthday. A cause of death was not listed. A virtual gathering in her honor will be held Sunday, February 11, at 5 p.m. ET.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2024
Wednesday, February 7, marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) 2024. This year’s theme is, “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.” Search the hashtag online to fine countless awareness campaigns, educational events and other happenings. Several examples are included throughout this article. HIV...
Imbruvica-Venclexta Combo Shows Benefits for Leukemia and Lymphoma
Combining two targeted therapies, Imbruvica (ibrutinib) and Venclexta (venetoclax), led to better outcomes than standard-of-care treatment for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), according to studies presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting. “These results appear better than those seen in any...
Men’s Health Crowned This HIV Advocate "The 2024 Ultimate Guy”
In its annual search for the fittest, most driven men in the country, Men’s Health magazine crowned Leo Moore, MD, a doctor committed to reducing HIV stigma, the Ultimate Guy for 2024. Out of hundreds of men who entered this year’s Ultimate Men’s Health Guy contest, Moore, 38, earned...
Women and Minorities Bear the Brunt of Medical Misdiagnosis
Charity Watkins sensed something was deeply wrong when she experienced exhaustion after her daughter was born. At times, Watkins, then 30, had to stop on the stairway to catch her breath. Her obstetrician said postpartum depression likely caused the weakness and fatigue. When Watkins, who is Black, complained of a cough, her doctor blamed the flu.
NIH Analysis Reveals Rising Use of Complementary Health Approaches
An analysis conducted by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reveals a substantial increase in the overall use of complementary health approaches by American adults from 2002 to 2022. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, highlights a...
UPDATE: Country Music Star Toby Keith, 62, Dies of Stomach Cancer
UPDATE February 6, 2024: Country Music legend Toby Keith has died after a battle with stomach cancer. The “Red Solo Cup” and “Beer for My Horses” singer was 62. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th surrounded by his family,” read a statement posted to his account on Instagram. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
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