CDC Recommends Routine HIV Testing

September 27, 2006

On September 21, 2006, the CDC released its proposal on HIV testing in the United States. In light of the epidemic, the CDC recommends HIV tests become a standard component of medical care for citizens ages 13 to 64. ..

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Win a $10 iTunes gift certificate!

September 22, 2006

Livetoknow is giving away a $10 iTunes gift certificate for the best reader submission posted on our site. How do you win, you ask? Easy, submit an article, essay, poem, or photograph between September 25th and 29th; and we will then post all submissions received giving each entry one day for public review...

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Utah offering free STD screening, limited time only!

September 21, 2006

The State of Utah is currently offering free gonorrhea and chlamydia testing this week, September 18-22. Apparently, the Utah Department of Health noticed an increase in cases of sexually transmitted diseases throughout the State. I'm thinking some other States need to follow Utah's lead, and be more active in their combating their own respective health statistics. Or better yet, let's get a bus like the Red Cross and hit the road!..

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Men who sleep with men (MSM), or Neo-heterosexual

September 20, 2006

According to Reuters.com, a survey of approximately 4,000 New York men found that of those who were self-described heterosexuals, about 10% had exclusively slept with men in the past year. Why is this important? According to Reuters:

In general, self-described heterosexuals, whether they had sex with men or not, had fewer sexual partners than men who said they were homosexual. However, self-described straight men who had sex with other men were less likely than gay men to have had an HIV test recently or to use condoms.

All the more reason to be more inquisitive about your partners sexual history. If you are, or plan on having sex with someone, its imperative that you know their sexual history. If that's still not enough for you, get tested together! ..

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Kaiser Report, Top excuses for not getting tested

September 18, 2006

One of the most insightful charts on the attitudes people have about getting tested for HIV. This report was published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, one of the leading organizations in the World when it comes to addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Just looking at the chart is pretty self-explanatory - people just don't think these diseases will ever touch there lives:

The most frequently cited reason for not getting tested among those who have never had an HIV test is not feeling at risk (61%). Smaller shares of those who have never been tested cite the following reasons: their doctor never recommended it (21%), they worry about confidentiality (13%), they don’t know where to get tested (10%), they don’t like needles or giving blood (8%), and they’re afraid they’ll test positive (3%).

Check out the chart for yourself here on Kaiser's website...

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Prominent Black Leader, Female Rapper, and Comedian join fight against HIV/AIDS

September 08, 2006

Truthfully, it’s about time the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the black community came to the forefront of national news and media stories. U.S. Senator Barack Obama’s two-week visit to South Africa and Kenya highlighted the need for more funding on a global scale. ..

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Does Hip Hop make kids have sex?

September 08, 2006

This very question keeps popping up over and over again; so much so, that a Christian minister has devoted his life to telling people The Truth About Hip Hip. Should Hip Hop artist take more responsibility for the music they promote? Comment and tell us what you think!..

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