Archive for May, 2008

Hiv- Causes of Hiv, Aids and Risk Factors

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peterhutch asked: n immunodeficiency virus) infection has now spread to every country in the world and has infected more than 40 million people worldwide as of the end of 2003. More than 1.1 million people in the United States have been infected with HIV. The scourge of HIV has been particularly devastating in Sub-Saharan Africa. [...]

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Sex, Crystal Methamphetamine, and HIV: The Connection (v2.0)

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AIDSvideos asked:

Becky Kuhn, M.D. discusses how the use of crystal methamphetamine (a.k.a. meth, tina, crank, speed, tweak, ice, glass, or crystal) is contributing to the spread of HIV. Meth initially increases the sex drive, enables the user to stay awake for long periods, and reduces inhibitions. A California study showed that 25% of occasional [...]

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What is a good mentality that keeps you eating healthy forever?

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Forever Undecided asked: :]
I know I put forever and it sounds weird, but I want to start eating healthy cause it will be no use if i exercise and keep eating wrong. How do I eat healthier?Fingal

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Is there a good video to show kids why eating healthy is important?

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robyn_fresh asked: the kids are 8 years old. Anyone know of a good game or video to show kids why eating healthy and getting exersize is important?Cedric

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Personal Health Records–Who Are the Key PHR Providers and How Are They Handling Laboratory Results?

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Mark Terry asked: Several significant events have driven public and industry interest in personal health records. In 2004, President George W. Bush outlined a plan for the implementation of an electronic health record that could be accessed by all Americans. Although numerous companies had been in this market for several years, the announcement provided impetus [...]

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Reducing Hiv/aids Vulnerability Among Adolescents

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Anirudha Alam asked: Reducing HIV/AIDS vulnerability among adolescents Anirudha AlamTo reduce HIV/AIDS vulnerability among adolescents, there is a need to develop strategies and methods for effective curriculum focusing on sex education and life skills especially. Internalizing more participatory learning-teaching method, it is felt that a stronger integration of prevention education vis-à-vis sex & reproductive health [...]

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Kaposi’s Sarcoma-A Warning Sign of HIV Infection

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Minh Nguyen, D.d.s. asked: Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) was first described in the nineteenth century, as a neoplasm most commonly occurring in elderly middle-aged Jewish or Mediterranean men. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a malignant neoplasm composed of spindle cells and vascular elements. More recently, it was seen in Africa where it is endemic, particularly in East Africa. [...]

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How can I convince my parents to start eating healthy?

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goflstate1408 asked: I am 15 years old and I am overweigth blah blah blah. I am researching around and looking on how to eat healthy, because frankly, I have been eating hamburgers and chicken nuggets my whole life and I know I need to change. But my parents continue to buy hot dogs and ice [...]

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Pa Health Insurance

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Pennsylvania Health Insurance asked: Pennsylvania Uninsured Helping Pennsylvanians since 2005Some states in the US require that all citizens of their state be covered for Health Insurance. Pennsylvania is one of the states that allows PA citizens to receive Free Health Insurance. There are 2 free health insurance programs CHIP for children and AdultBasic for adults. [...]

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Im 18 and i wanna start eating healthy and get back into shape Without trying to starve myself. Any sugestions

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That Guy asked: I’m 18 and i want to start eating healthy and getting back into shape. I don’t wanna try a 20 day starvation diet either tho lol. If you have any good techniques and suggestions please let me know. Thank you.Abiah

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