Category: HIV/AIDS
HIV and Nutrition
HIV and Nutrition. Good nutrition plays a vital role in people living with HIV. It’s all about maintaining a healthy eating lifestyle and boosting the immune system to prevent possible complications. According to studies, HIV-positive individuals who follow a nutritious and healthy meal plan respond well to antiretroviral medications. So, how does good nutrition affect …
Future of HIV treatment
The History and Evolution of HIV Treatment Since the emergence of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the race for an effective treatment has commenced. Due to the absence of a cure, the virus has taken a toll on people’s lives and severely affected their health and well-being. However, with the advancement in the medical field, an …
Vitamins and Supplements for HIV
Vitamins and Supplements for HIV Why is proper nutrition a significant factor for the overall health and well-being of a person with HIV? Diagnosed or not, the body requires a daily supply of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. You can get them from the food you eat, sunlight, and even dietary medications. But are people …
HIV and Depression
HIV and Depression There’s a reason why part of managing HIV infection is taking care of our mental health. The stigma and discrimination that people get after being diagnosed with the said infection can eventually lead to depression, which is one of the biggest mental health disorders that people should consider and prevent. According …
Living with HIV
Things you need to know about living with HIV For the past decades, the medical field has made massive improvements in creating a functional treatment for HIV. Although there isn’t still a cure for the infection, the availability of medications opened doors for people living with HIV to live a healthier, longer, and quality life. …
HIV Abdominal Pain
What is HIV abdominal pain? HIV Abdominal Pain. Chronic pain is one of the medical complications that people with HIV often experience. It happens during all stages of the infection alongside a series of symptoms. It can be severe, making it hard for HIV-positive people to perform their daily routines and activities. What’s more is …
Treatment for HIV in Pregnancy
HIV and pregnancy HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a type of infection that directly targets and destroys the immune system. Its most common form of transmission is through sexual contact. The virus enters the body through unprotected sexual activity, which then attaches to CD4 cells and starts its infectious effects on the body and …
How Did AIDs Start?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, famously known as AIDS, is the most advanced stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency syndrome). It causes the development of different opportunistic infections and severe health complications. Without proper treatment, AIDS can ultimately damage the immune system and, worse, cause fatality or death. How did AIDS start? The origin of AIDS started …
Which Countries are Most Vulnerable to HIV?
The prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, varies from country to country. In the early 1980s, the growing cases of HIV/AIDS appeared in media reports worldwide. Since then, it has caused significant concerns. In some countries, like South Africa and Zimbabwe, HIV prevalence rates reached an almost epidemic level, making …
Who is Vulnerable to HIV?
Regardless of sexual orientation, color, ethnicity, gender, age, or place of residence, HIV may infect anyone. However, due to specific socio-economic and ecological factors, some ethnicity may be more vulnerable than the others according to numerous studies. Who is at Risk for HIV? While the HIV crisis affects all Americans, some groups are disproportionately …
