HIV stigma can now be more dangerous than the virus—research shows how to address this
Speaking at the 16th International Aids Conference in 2006, the then UNAids executive director, Peter Piot, remarked: "Since ...
Previously unknown protein interactions may lead to better HIV treatments
The human immune deficiency virus (HIV) first entered public consciousness in the early 1980s, after cases of unfamiliar and ...
HIV stigma is now more dangerous than the virus – my research shows how to address this
HIV stigma and discrimination continue to harm the lives of people living with HIV, and hinder efforts to stem the epidemic ...
Proposal to strike state law criminalizing people with HIV again gets Carroll delegate’s support
State Del. Eric Bouchat is again putting his support behind a draft bill that would repeal a Maryland law that makes it illegal to knowingly spread or attempt to spread HIV, the virus that causes ...
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Milken receives $25 million grant to combat D.C. HIV epidemic
Researchers in the Milken Institute School of Public Health received a $25 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue combating the D.C. HIV epidemic, according to a release ...
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Santa and Mrs. Claus embrace the spirit of giving by donating blood at RRVBC
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the RRVBC to give blood and encourage others to roll up their sleeves and donate. At 11 a.m. Dec. 10, Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the downtown ...
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The Gift of Life: Why donating blood matters
Blood donations save lives daily but only a small fraction of eligible donors take the time to give. This season, Carter BloodCare is hosting several mobile blood drives across Rockwall County – ...
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Canadian Blood Services holding blood donation event in Leduc, December 11
With 450 or so new donors needed daily this winter, Canadian Blood Services is hoping Leduc residents will answer the call at an upcoming donation event. A blood donation event is set for December 11, ...
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The great decaf myth
A study suggests caffeine is not responsible for coffee's stimulant effects and that even decaf can increase blood pressure or interrupt sleep patterns for occasional drinkers. The study into the ...
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ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive to kick off Jan. 15-16
Wednesday, Nov. 20, marks 56 days until the 11th annual ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive on Jan. 15 and 16, offering seven donation locations around the Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas.
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330 gallons: Regular donor at American Red Cross in Vancouver being inducted into national hall of fame
Bellingham resident Hungerschafer wakes up in the wee hours of the morning every other week and drives five hours to the American Red Cross Blood Donation center near Vancouver Mall for a 6:30 a.m ...