There will be a number of obstacles that will stand in your way. There are days when you are going to feel lazy and don’t want to put the energy in to live passionately. Difficult people might come into your life that will frustrate and distract you, life might get busy, situations might come your […]
The simple answer to this question is: anyone can get infected with HIV if they’re exposed to it. People from all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations can get the virus. Young, old, teens, babies, married and single; in short, we are all at risk if we don’t take the proper precautions. How do people […]
HIV need no longer be something to be feared as with healthy living, support and care HIV/AIDS patients could continue with their lives. HIV is not the end for these people and we should change our perception that AIDS means death.
What are CD4 cells? CD4 cells are a type of lymphocyte (white blood cell). They are an important part of the immune system. CD4 cells are sometimes called T-cells. There are two main types of T-cells. T-4 cells, also called CD4+, are “helper” cells. They lead the attack against infections. T-8 cells, (CD8+), are “suppressor” […]
Did you know: • Every 12 seconds someone is newly infected with HIV • 80% of all HIV transmission is sexual • 60% of people living with HIV don’t know they’re infected. • People aged 15-24 account for 40% of new HIV infections worldwide. • There are 33million people living with HIV globally • HIV […]
HIV has been here for nearly 27 years, have attitudes changed. No, so ask yourself why? Ignorance and fear, so changing attitudes and improving education at all ages and levels of our society may make that difference. More awareness, better understanding and increased acceptance that HIV is here and not going away. No matter who […]
About 50% of new HIV infections are caused by people who do not know they are infected. By detecting infection sooner, prevention experts hope that new infection rates will decrease dramatically because more people will be aware of their infection and in turn will take more safer sex precautions. Early detection also provides more more […]
The key to living with HIV is staying healthy and making healthy life choices. Staying healthy is preventative; doing those things to keep you from getting sick. Taking your medicines each and everyday; and exercising and eating healthy are just a few examples of preventative measures you can take to stay healthy.
The initial shock, disbelief, and fear of an HIV diagnosis can make those first days almost unbearable. For some, the answer is to run; an attempt to escape the inevitability of their diagnosis. For others, the answer is in the bottom of a liquor bottle or is mixed in a syringe.
http://vimeo.com/14604778 Executive Director of UNAIDS, Michelle Sidibe speaks about what inspires him in the fight against HIV, the new movement of young people leading in the fight against HIV and how MTV Staying Alive are playing their part in creating a space for these young people to thrive. To what extent do you feel young […]
Continue reading about Young people leading in the fight against HIV