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Most people get HIV by having sex without a condom with somebody who is HIV-positive. By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center You can also get HIV by sharing needles with other […]
Stay calm and be happy, the doctor says. It’s good for your immune system. And you’re like, “thanks a million, Doc. Now I’m stressed and depressed because I’m not calm and happy.” By: Jennifer McMillen […]
Injected drugs have a notorious reputation for spreading HIV, but a lot people who use drugs never use needles. Does that mean it's safer to use drugs like meth and cocaine if you don't inject […]
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center People living with HIV are just like everybody else when it comes […]
By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and taking it easy on sweets and fatty foods is great advice for anyone. It’s even better advice when […]
5 reasons to get tested for HIV There's really no excuse. Here's five good reasons you should get tested for HIV today! By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed […]
By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center The human body’s immune system uses a specific kind of white blood cell called CD4 or t-cells to sound the alarm when invaders like viruses […]
Shedding Light on The Stages of HIV and AIDS Once HIV gets into the bloodstream, it immediately starts making copies of itself that spread throughout the body. What happens next are the three stages of […]
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center A stuffy nose tells you you’ve caught a cold. A skin rash […]
By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Let’s look at each word: Human: Viruses attack all sorts of living things. HIV attacks people. Immunodeficiency: HIV prevents the immune system from doing its […]