World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to spread awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and support those living with the disease. This year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the theme is 'let communities lead'. The UN body said that the theme has been decided to mark the … [Read more...]
Why We Need to Educate Our Kids About AIDS
It was the early 1980’s when I remember first hearing about a disease called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Back then it was talked about in hush tones as the “gay disease” because primarily homosexual men were diagnosed with the disease. It wasn’t until a young boy by the name of Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS that the world took a collective gasp. Ryan was … [Read more...]
Ending AIDS by 2030: 6 Areas of Focus
The goal of ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic is achievable with Commitment in areas of focus. HIV continues to disproportionately affect adolescents and young people in many countries. About a third of new HIV infections are in people aged 15-25 years. In almost all countries where HIV affects many groups, young women aged 15–24 years are three to five times more likely than … [Read more...]
Living a Better Life with HIV
AIDS is a disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus, which targets and weakens the body's immune system. So in my opinion, lifestyle changes, starting with nutrition, to prevent infections is one of the best ways to live a better quality life with HIV, according to Dr. Lina Velikova, MD, Ph.D. Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day, the theme … [Read more...]
Nutritional Rules For HIV Patients
When infected with the HIV virus the body's defence system - the immune system - works harder to fight infection. This increases energy and nutrient requirements. Further infection and fever also increase the body's demand for food. One of the consequences of HIV and other infections is that since the gut wall is damaged, food does not pass through properly and is consequently … [Read more...]
Women Fitness Join Hands In Fighting AIDS
The 2016 Federal AIDS Awareness theme is “Leadership. Commitment. Impact.” Reflecting on efforts made by some celebrities to fight AIDS, in 1985, Elizabeth Taylor joined with a group of doctors and scientists to form the American Foundation for AIDS Research, or what is now commonly known as amfAR. Today, she is remembered for the magnanimous impact that she had on … [Read more...]
