11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

Slowing down and finding peace in a world full of chaos

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Lately, it feels like the world is loud, tense, and constantly on edge. […]
10: Side Effects & Complications

HIV diarrhea: What to know and how to handle it

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center It’s never fun when your stomach decides to act up. That queasy, crampy feeling that sends you running to the bathroom again and […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The side hustles we love for 2026

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center A lot of people are looking for ways to earn a little extra […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

HIV Test Results Explained: What CD4 and Viral Load Numbers Mean

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Getting an HIV test is often the first step in knowing your status. If you have HIV, lab tests become a big part of your […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The Digital Detox Challenge (aka How You Can Reclaim Your Attention Span)

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Be honest: how many times have you grabbed your […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare, 10: Side Effects & Complications

Why sticking with HIV medications matters

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Okay, so imagine this: you’ve finally found a new favorite TV series and you’re hooked. But imagine if every few episodes, you just […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health, 17: Young and Positive

How To Romanticize Your Life (Without Breaking the Bank)

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Staying positive isn’t the easiest right now. But even when things aren’t perfect, […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support

HIV myths: What’s true and what’s not

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Ever heard someone say you can get HIV from a toilet seat? Or from kissing? 😳 Let’s be honest—there are a lot of HIV myths […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

Eco-friendly living without the overwhelm

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center There’s absolutely no shortage of advice out there (especially on social media) on […]
07: Protecting my Partner, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Oral sex and HIV: what you really need to know

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Let’s talk about something people are curious about, but don’t always feel comfy […]