Female to Male HIV Transmission Higher During Pregnancy Studies have clearly shown that pregnant women are at an increased risk for HIV infection. Now, a new study shows that men are at a higher risk of HIV infection...

Hip Pain - Should You Be Concerned? LT had no idea that the mild pain in his left leg was something to be concerned about. It started innocently enough. Some vague discomfort in the left leg, especially...

Understanding AIDS Phobia There are two diseases that strike fear in most everyone; "cancer," and "AIDS." And that fear is completely rational and understandable. But in the matter of AIDS, what happens if...

Erectile dysfunction may predict cardiac events A recent study published in the journal Circulation found patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) who were treated with telmisartan, ramipril, or both were at greater risk for cardiovascular events than...

Senators Ask FDA to Rethink Ban on Gay Men Blood Donation A group of US Senators led by Senator John Kerry, is urging the Food and Drug Administration to lift the ban preventing gay men from donating blood. The ban was...

FDA approves generic version of Flomax Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) will soon have a cheaper option for treating the condition. The FDA has approved the first generic version of Flomax (tamsulosin). The generic drug works...

Happiness is good for the heart Don't worry, be happy! According to a recently released study in the European Heart Journal found people with positive personality traits like happiness, contentment and enthusiasm had a reduced risk of...

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day December 7, 2010 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. African Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. While making up only 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for more...

The Dangers of Crystal Meth Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth has its roots in some unexpected places. Military pilots used amphetamines to stay awake during the long flights to their bombing targets during the wartime. College...

Is Hepatitis C Sexually Transmitted? A growing body of evidence suggesting that hepatitis C can be transmitted sexually is prompting some AIDS activists to call for more research and for AIDS groups to talk to...