The National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) has been following a contingent of lesbian families since they first started to plan to have kids in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Those children are now about 25 years old, and the researchers have confirmed that they’re doing swimmingly. Compared to their peers who were not […]
This is one of those “good news-bad news” stories. We seldom get to witness an actual cure to a disease, but that is exactly what’s happening with Hepatitis C. First, a very short Hepatitis C 101: “Hep C” is an ongoing challenge in our communities. It is transmitted through blood. It can be transmitted through
Prevention efforts to halt the spread of HIV traditionally focused on HIV-negative individuals. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a strategy centered solely on HIV-negative persons is not enough to stop HIV transmissions. The Atlanta-based CDC says it is crucial to include HIV-positive persons in efforts to reduce the risks of
There is a great deal of information coming out about PrEP. This column addresses that information and offers answers to questions one might have about a new way to fight HIV/AIDS infection. “PrEP” is the drug Truvada, manufactured by Gilead. PrEP is another way to keep a person from being infected with HIV.Up until now,
Health department officials suggest that anyone who isn’t sure whether or not they’ll test positive, should come in. The process is simple and involves a mouth swab or a finger prick and 30 minutes later your results are in. Fresno Health Officials say that positive HIV tests are up 6% percent. For free
Did you know that Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and that most sexually active people in the United States will have HPV at some time in their lives? There are more than 40 types of HPV that are passed on through sexual contact and these types can infect the
One of my two partners doesn’t take anything unless the doctor insists. The other takes whatever he’s told and then adds all manner of what he calls “herbals” to his regimen. I fall somewhere in the middle. Its taken awhile, but I have finally managed to get the one of us who will try most
Author’s Note: The following information is compiled from multiple sources including: The Mayo Clinic, the American Medical Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. The information included in this article is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any serious medical condition. In the case of all emergency situations
Author’s note: This article contains information on the human papilloma virus (HPV), its treatment, and its vaccine. The author in no way intends the information to be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition and should not be construed as an attempt to practice medicine. All medical conditions should be evaluated on a case
My Grandpa Dave always called it “the epizootic.” Others used the term “Le Grippe” for it. And the old joke this time of year when someone felt less-than-great used to be “we opened the door and in flu enza!” The bad part is while regardless of the name (and that in flu enza joke
