Archive for the 'HIV/AIDS' Category

Successful Community-Driven Efforts Against HIV/AIDS Highlighted in Conference Panel

‘Total Control of the Epidemic’ has reached Eight Million People in Africa and Asia WASHINGTON, May 27
“‘Only the People can Liberate Themselves from AIDS’ — this is what reality has taught us and it represents the building block of our model to fight HIV & AIDS,” says Marie Lichtenberg, Director of International Partnerships, of the […]

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Oakland woman dedicates 545-mile AIDS/LifeCycle ride to HIV-positive daughter

It’ is within the winks and the friendly touches that an outsider can see the love Oakland resident Shannon Wentworth has for her 16-year-old adopted daughter, Lexi Gibson.
Two years ago, Lexi never knew such love. She was born HIV-positive and grew up in an abusive home. She was teased, tormented and assaulted by schoolmates. When […]

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

New campaign to get community talking to tackle HIV pandemic

A new campaign called ‘Do it right’ has been launched by The African HIV Policy Network (AHPN) to raise awareness of HIV within African and Caribbean communities.
The national charity launched this new drive at their annual conference focusing on tackling HIV within African communities entitled ‘Under the Baobab Tree’. This new iniative comes as the […]

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Jakarta ends stand-off on bird flu vaccines

Precious samples of bird flu virus are at the centre of an extraordinary political battle in Indonesia, as arguments rage over the profits from potentially life-saving vaccines.
The Asian countries worst hit by the disease suspect that pharmaceutical giants will make millions out of vaccines derived from samples taken in affected areas. But after receiving an […]

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Hoping to Avoid the Hepatitis A-List

Hundreds of patrons of a posh Manhattan hot spot, including A-list celebrities who attended actor Ashton Kutcher’s 30th birthday party there, may have been exposed to hepatitis A, health officials said.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offered free vaccines through Sunday to anyone who had been to Socialista in the West Village during the […]

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Advanced Medical Institute Inc. Announces Results For Quarter and Half Year Ended December 31, 2007

Advanced Medical Institute Inc. (OTCBB:AVMD) (AMI), a leading provider of treatment for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation in Australia and New Zealand, has announced results for the fiscal quarter and half year ended December 31, 2007. All figures are in U.S. Dollars.
For the six months ended December 31, 2007, as compared to the same period […]

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Everyone must play a part in sexual health

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell highlights the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases and what can be done to ensure more people do not become infected
Last week was Contraceptive Awareness Week, and the Family Planning Association launched a campaign encouraging men to take an active role in contraceptive use.
Even in 2008, the onus of responsibility […]

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Online pornography: A fatal addiction

Amongst the popular indulgences of humankind, one that has become part of the lifestyle of many is online pornography. The only way to be aware of the consequences is proper sex education, which will also prevent sex addiction from being rampant.
THERE’S AN addiction, lurking most actively, that lives out its fatal intentions within the quiet […]

Monday, January 21st, 2008

3 Secrets of Better Sex

These better sex secrets don’t require special techniques or mail-order potions - most of them are simple things you can try at home.
1. Take care of yourself
Keeping your body in top-notch condition can help you enjoy a better sex life. Here are some easy steps to help you get there:

Exercise. It improves stamina and helps […]

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Parents sold girl as sex slave

THE parents of a Gold Coast teenager turned her into a child sex slave, hiring her out to up to 200 clients through the internet.
The horrific crime was revealed in the Southport District Court on Friday when her parents pleaded guilty to 63 charges each for forcing their daughter into prostitution from the time she […]

Sunday, January 20th, 2008