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POZ magazine celebrates Whitney Elizabeth Houston, the AIDS activist

POZ magazine celebrates Whitney Elizabeth Houston, the AIDS activist

Beautiful commemoration. RIP Whitney. *** Remembering Whitney Houston 1963-2012, POZ Magazine By Kate Ferguson (Editor-in-Chief, Real Health) When I heard Whitney Houston was dead, like many other people I was stunned. Even now after the announcement of her death, I find it hard to believe such aRead more
Wrap-up: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) Commemoration

Wrap-up: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) Commemoration

February 7 was National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Fellow blogger, Sojourner Marable Grimmitt of Married with Two Boys shares her experience. She also interviewed me for a local Atlanta news site. Links and content are included below. Enjoy. *** This week I had the opportunity to attendRead more
What you need to know about the new HIV vaccine

What you need to know about the new HIV vaccine

Unless you have been living under a rock, or if you have absolutely no concern over your sexual health and wellness (e.g. no sex life) or the sexual health of others, you have certainly heard about some breaking major developments in the world of HIV prevention. While the holy grail of HIVRead more
Atlanta is Greater Than AIDS

Atlanta is Greater Than AIDS

FCL co-sponsored its second health event, which was held in support of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on June 25. I was linked up with a few local organizations since the Spring. My goal: to offer PR and marketing services in support of an event for NHTD and co-sponser events. I spoke with a fewRead more
Have we found a cure for HIV?

Have we found a cure for HIV?

Several scientific journals are calling Timothy Ray Brown the first man cured of AIDS. Brown was diagnosed with HIV in 1996 but now the virus has been completely removed from his body thanks to stem cells. CBS San Francisco reports: “I’m cured of HIV. I had HIV but I don’t anymore,” heRead more
HIV/AIDS in America: A vaccine is finally here

HIV/AIDS in America: A vaccine is finally here

I plan to do a series of posts on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. This is an important year for HIV/AIDS – 2011 marks the 30th year since it was first discovered.  Also, I’ve spoken with a few people who believe that the public perception about the disease is that it is now moreRead more

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Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

Reuters/Chicago Tribune: Health Secretary Urges Contraception Compromise U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, in a speech at Georgetown University a few miles from the
Medical success or boondoggle?

Medical success or boondoggle?

For more of CNN correspondent Drew Griffin’s investigation of India’s experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, watch “CNN Presents: Selling a
Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

Forget Angry Birds. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool for improving your overall fitness if you give it half a chance. Whether you’re a couch potato looking to