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How HIV Develops - Early Detection Prevents Future High Risk Behaviour
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is similar to other viruses like the flu or the common cold. However, the greatest difference is that in time most other viruses are cured by your immune system. This is not the case with HIV because you immune system cannot clear the virus from your body.
A Simple Guide on Using Home HIV Test Kits
If you have intercourse with one or more partners, you are in danger of contracting a venereal disease like HIV. Your risk for contracting HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease increases each time you have unprotected intercourse with a person you do not trust.
How Do Doctors Diagnose Ovarian Cancer?
Pelvic ExaminationIf you have been experiencing symptoms such as abdominal discomfort or persistent abdominal swelling, pelvic or abdominal pain, getting full quickly or having trouble eating, unusual urinary symptoms such as an urgent need to urinate or needing to urinate more...
7 Relationship Problems and How to Solve Them
All couples run into relationship issues. Hear what experts have to say about resolving them and keeping your love life on track.
HIV Risk-Reducing Behavior Interventions for Heterosexuals
What behavioral interventions are effective in reducing sexual risk for HIV in heterosexual couples?
Quickly Find Out If You Have Genital Herpes or Not
Most common symptoms for genital herpes and how to differentiate it from other STDs or genital infections. DID YOU KNOW that 80-90% of people who have genital herpes don't know they have it? Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from genital herpes infection.
How to treat cervical cancer holistically
According to information from the website Medline Plus, cervical cancer is cancer that begins to grow on the outside of the cervix, leading to symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, vaginal discharge or pain during intercourse. Once cervical cancer is discovered, you will have to devise a plan of atta
The Truth About Dating For People With HIV
If there is one thing that all people diagnosed with HIV share in common, it's a bleak outlook on their future chances of finding love. Times have changed, however, and what was extremely anxiety-inducing 20 years ago has improved by leaps and bounds in recent times.
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment - 4 Important Factors For Optimum Result
Bacterial vaginosis with its characteristic of smelly vaginal discharge and sometimes with vaginal itching is very disturbing. Most women who are suffering from this infection also find it difficult to get rid of. To get optimum result, here are 4 important factors to consider while taking antibioti
Prostate Cancer Treatments
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of prostate cancer treatments including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
A Simple Guide to Methods - The Who, What, When, Why And HOW of STD Testing
STD testing is part of some Americans' lives-but it should be more prevalent than it currently is. Those who incorporate STD testing into their general health regimen should be patted on the back for a job well done. Unfortunately, the people who do this regularly are miniscule compared to the
Women, Fertility Treatments, and Lifestyle Choices
How important is it for women undergoing fertility treatments to make healthy lifestyle choices in order to achieve healthy pregnancies?
Chlamydia-Medications
Antibiotic treatment, when taken exactly as directed, normally cures chlamydia infections. If antibiotics are not taken properly, the infection will not be cured. Learn more.
Can Pomegranate Pills Fight Prostate Cancer?
Taking a pomegranate pill a day may help slow the progression of prostate cancer, preliminary research suggests.
Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System
The male reproductive system is composed of five major organs. The system consists of both internal and external structures that provide three major functions. It produces, maintains and transports sperm; discharges sperm; and produces and secretes male sex hormones.
Hives & Ovarian Cancer
Early detection is a key part of the successful treatment of ovarian cancer. Doctors use internal imaging tests to locate and diagnose the cancer. The dye used in some of these tests, like CT scans, can cause side effects that include allergic reaction symptoms like hives on a woman's skin.
Prostate Cancer Food Remedies
With normal cell growth, the processes of division, growth and cell death is evenly regulated. Cancer refers to an uncontrolled cell growth, and abnormal cells are formed, which are called tumors. Risk factors for prostate cancer may include genetics, age, and dietary and lifestyle choices. Talk to
HIV AIDS Health Center News and Features Page
Find special feature stories and news on HIV AIDS Health at WebMD
AIDS - What Really is AIDS and How Can it Be Prevented?
AIDS otherwise known as 'Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome' is a life threatening disease which kills adults and children every single day. It has devastating consequences and currently is unable to cure making it all more frightening and shocking.
Life After Being Diagnosed HIV Positive
Hearing a diagnoses that you are HIV positive would most likely be the most devastating and life altering news you could ever receive. From there on out everything in your life is destined to change. It is most natural that your first response would be to panic and to feel fearful.