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With an emerging body of evidence showing that regular crystal meth use can cause changes to the structure and functioning of the brain, positive people have good reasons to be cautious about this drug. KIRSTY MACHON reports. read more »

Thirty-two quick and easy strategies to help you take your medications on time. read more »

What are the potential health impacts of smoking in HIV-positive people? read more »

Which of these two foods is a naturopath most likely to try and convince you to stop eating: green leafy vegetables or sugar? It’s sugar of course! read more »

In a story that generated massive worldwide media interest, public health authorities in New York announced on 11 February that they had detected a single case of an apparent 'new strain[HIV strain] Any subgroup of the HIV species. Because HIV mutates very easily, there are many different strains (and may be multiple strains within a single person).' of HIV which could lead to AIDS in months, not years, and was resistantHIV which has mutated and is less susceptible to the effects of one or more anti-HIV drugs is said to be resistant. to virtually all antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. drugs. read more »

For most of us, dealing with HIV is enough of a burden. But if you're also living with hepatitis C, decisions about treatment are more complex and taking care of yourself is even more important. read more »

Ten years after the adoption of the GIPA (Greater Involvement of People With AIDS) principles at the Paris AIDS Summit, HIV-positive people are still struggling to be heard. NAPWHA President GABE McCARTHY reports from Bangkok. read more »

With more than a hundred thousand people living with HIV, Indonesia faces an uphill struggle to roll out treatment, education and care programs. But an inspirational and dynamic national network of positive people is playing its part. read more »

Staying well means more than just popping pills and having blood tests. read more »

Methamphetamine (‘crystal’) is emerging as a new and serious challenge to HIV prevention and treatment in the United States, according to an article in the March 15 edition of ClinicalPertaining to or founded on observation and treatment of participants, as distinguished from theoretical or basic science. Infectious Diseases . read more »