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Why Basketball Wives’ Evelyn Lozada Felt Compelled to Become an Advocate for Female Empowerment
Black Men With Prostate Cancer Fare as Well as White Men
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Testosterone May Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

The natural hormone could also help those at high risk for muscle loss in maintaining eligibility to receive standard cancer therapies.

Kids Are Being Prescribed Unnecessary Opioids for Certain Oral Treatments

Dental procedures account for a large amount of opioids prescribed to children that they don’t need.

4 “Essential” Ideas for Lowering Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs

Health coalition warns the federal government: People with chronic or serious conditions face growing costs at the pharmacy.

Under New Guidelines More Teens Classified as Suffering From Hypertension

Nearly 800,000 more young people are now considered to have high blood pressure, according to new pediatric standards.
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Want to Hear Some Healthy Sexual Stories? [VIDEOS]

Three “high-profile advocates” share candid tales as part of Gilead’s video series to prevent HIV and STIs.

Trump Administration Further Undermines Obamacare With These Massive Cuts

We will never end the HIV and hepatitis epidemics by preventing people with preexisting conditions from accessing care.

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Preaching HIV Awareness in the Black Church on Day of Unity

The pulpit can inform the public’s views on HIV, stigma and social justice, says Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen III.
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Could an Artificial Ovary Help Women Conceive After Cancer Treatment?

This alternative could be safer for some women than the currently available options.

Better Sperm Quality and Function Noted in Men Who Snacked on Nuts

The count, vitality, motility and shape of sperm improved when men added a mix of almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts to their daily diets.

Trump Agency Is Using Federal HIV Funds to Separate Immigrant Families

Advocacy group AIDS United is working to confirm that current Ryan White HIV funding is not affected by the Trump policy.

Dehydration Can Affect Your Ability to Think Clearly

Losing water, especially during hot weather, can lead to mental confusion, impaired motor skills and poor decision-making.

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Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Are Not Concerned About Health Risks

Survivors and unaffected siblings expressed similar levels of worry about developing cancer in the future.
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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored for Her AIDS Activism

The original “Dreamgirl” and Moesha’s stepmom remains a “fabulous AIDS diva!”

Early HIV Vaccine Study Raises Hopes for Ongoing Larger Trial

Published results have updated preliminary findings presented at a previous conference.

U.S. Prisons Are Failing to Treat 97 Percent of Inmates With Hepatitis C

Most cite high prices as the reason for denying treatment.

Global Opioid Production Has Hit Record Highs, U.N. World Drug Report Warns

The 2018 annual survey also shows prescription drug abuse is expanding and opioid-related deaths are on the rise.
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