10: Side Effects & Complications

When does HIV weight loss begin? The truth: it doesn’t.

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center A positive diagnosis comes with all sorts of uncertainty and anxiety. It's a private and personal matter. You might not want anyone in […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 11: Healthy Habits

Can you get HIV from kissing?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Can you get HIV from kissing? The answer is: NOPE. “Wait, seriously?” you might ask. “I can kiss anyone I want?” Well, consent […]
00. Spanish, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 11: Healthy Habits

¿Se puede transmitir el VIH a través de los besos?

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Se puede contraer el VIH a través de los besos? La respuesta es NO. «Espera, ¿en serio?», […]
00. Spanish, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Lubricante anal: Una historia de amor de «no fricción»

by Por Jennifer McMillen Smith

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Este tema es divertido, […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

Anal lubricant: A ‘Non-Friction’ Love Story

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center This topic is a fun one, so we’re […]
00. Spanish, 11: Healthy Habits

7 datos sobre la viruela símica que debes conocer

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Sabemos que lo último que quieres oír es sobre otro «brote» de algo. Pensar en más gérmenes […]
11: Healthy Habits

The 7 Monkeypox Facts to Know

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We know the last thing you want to hear about is another "outbreak" of something. Thinking about more germs and viruses might feel […]
00. Spanish, 01: Blogs With Audio Content

Cómo hablar del VIH con tu hijo

by Por Jennifer McMillen Smith

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Como padres, todos hemos […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to talk about HIV with your child

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center As parents, we’ve all been there, trying to […]
10: Side Effects & Complications, 16: Women and HIV

Does HIV Cause Hair Loss?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Does HIV cause hair loss? Hey, we don’t blame you for asking; those luscious locks deserve to be looked after! 🤩 But the […]