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Nutrition
In South LA, 'food deserts' impact health of HIV/AIDS patients

For people living with HIV or AIDS, nutrition is a key component of any treatment plan. But living in neighborhoods where healthy food options are few and far between — with an outsize presence of fast-food outlets — eating a proper diet can prove difficult.

Published
08 May 2012
From
Los Angeles Wave Newspapers
Alcohol
Untreated HIV infection is associated with higher blood alcohol levels

Starting HIV treatment is associated with reductions in blood alcohol levels, results of a small pilot study published in the online edition of the Journal of Acquired Immune

Published
25 April 2012
By
Michael Carter
Recreational drug use
Changes to UK Steroid Laws

Steroids have always been a bit confusing when it comes to discussing legalities with visitors to a needle programme. But changes to the law covering steroids that come into effect from April 23rd are going to cause a major change if both the legalities and possible risks of using this group of drugs.

Published
23 April 2012
From
Injecting Advice
Immunisations
HIV viral load at yellow fever vaccine determines response to vaccine

A higher viral load lowered odds of response to the yellow fever vaccine.

Published
29 March 2012
From
International AIDS Society
Sleep
HIV doesn't increase the risk of insomnia

Many HIV-positive patients have insomnia or daytime sleepiness, investigators from the US military report in the online edition of Clinical Infectious Diseases. However, the prevalence of sleep disorders

Published
27 March 2012
By
Michael Carter
Sexually transmitted infections
Group backs HPV shot recommendation for boys

The American Academy of Pediatrics has backed the Centers for Disease Control's recommendation that the HPV vaccine Gardasil should be offered to boys over 11 as well as girls.

Published
28 February 2012
From
Reuters Health
Healthy living
Peak experiences: HIV, adventure and exploration

It’s been almost a tradition in HTU that January is the time to include a New Year resolution piece about exercise, diet or the benefits of healthy living.

Published
03 February 2012
From
HIV treatment update
Smoking
Smoking cessation counselling and treatment during routine HIV care helps patients to quit

The provision of smoking cessation counselling and therapy during routine HIV care increases the chances that patients will stop smoking and stay stopped, according to Swiss research published

Published
24 January 2012
By
Michael Carter
Cancer
Smoking, not immunodeficiency or lung disease, increases lung cancer risk for patients with HIV

Cigarette smoking is the single most important risk factor for lung cancer in patients with HIV, Swiss investigators report in the online edition of the British Journal

Published
17 January 2012
By
Michael Carter
Alcohol
Alcohol increases desire for sex without condoms: systematic review

Alcohol consumption has an impact on the intention of individuals to have unprotected sex, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the

Published
21 December 2011
By
Michael Carter
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