Picture Download the PDF in English (2.37 MB) In Spanish On this page: Every year, thousands of women are infected with HIV. Learn the facts. Teach women in your family and community how to prevent and treat HIV. Quick facts about HIV What is HIV? HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. A person who is HIV positive is said to be HIV positive (HIV+). HIV stops your body from fighting disease. There are cells in your blood called “CD4 cells” or “T cells.” These cells help protect your body against disease. HIV kills these cells. How do you contract…
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Self-harm is a very misunderstood topic, but one that needs to be addressed in order to continue to help end the stigma when it comes to talking about issues around mental health and wellbeing. In 2018/19, ChildLine held 13,406 self-harm counseling sessions across the UK, which is an alarming figure. However, contrary to popular belief, self-harm is not reserved for our young people. A recent survey carried out by mental health charity Mind found that 26 per cent of adults in the UK have self-harmed at some point in their lives; that would indicate that one in four of you…
Plano, TX, January 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — We’ve earned first place in the boxing fitness category for the 2024 Entrepreneur 500 franchise! This achievement marks a historic milestone for us. The 2024 Franchise 500 saw a record 1,400 applications. However, we stood out from the competition by obtaining first place in our category! The media is abuzz over the exclusive opportunity for fans to team up and invest with Floyd. The company has been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, Hypebeast and CNN Money. Our diverse portfolio prepares us for sustained growth in the fitness and lifestyle sectors.…
PreviewDiabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Hyperglycemia, also called high blood sugar or high blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and, over time, leads to serious damage to many body systems, especially nerves and blood vessels.In 2014, 8.5% of adults aged 18 and older had diabetes. In 2019, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths and 48% of all diabetes deaths occurred before the age…
The topic of mental health has come to the forefront in the years following the pandemic.Every year, one in five people will suffer from a mental health disorder. This is why it is important to have resources.“My dream right now is to be able to fully support myself by doing or doing IT work,” said Sergio Salinas.Salinas has a passion for technology and balances working while studying for new certifications, all while living with mental illness.“I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 16,” Salinas said.Her bipolar disorder is under control with medication and appointments with her psychiatrist, but…
Adolescents and young people represent a growing share of people living with HIV globally. In 2022 alone, 480,000 (255,000 to 760,000) young people aged 10 to 24 were newly infected with HIV, of whom 140,000 (35,000 to 250,000) were adolescents aged 10 to 19. indicate that only 25 percent of adolescent girls and 17 percent of adolescent boys aged 15 to 19 in eastern and southern Africa – the region most affected by HIV – have been tested for HIV in the past 12 months and have received the result of the last test. test. Testing rates in West and…
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With May being Mental Wellness Awareness Month, ABC11 will feature a mental health topic every Wednesday as well as UnitedHealthcare experts. Kim Heizer joins us to talk about suicide, the signs to know, and how to get help.The U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.Supplier BiographyKim Heizer, LCSW, SAP, Director of Customer Management. Optum HealthKim has worked in the field of behavioral health, psychiatry and addiction for 30 years. I held several positions at Optum Health and was in private practice in behavioral health for 8 years. Previous work experience includes inpatient and outpatient clinical/operational…
You love your pets and want them to be healthy. Two military veterinarians explain what you need to know to protect your pets from diseases caused by pests, such as ticks, fleas and mosquitoes, which carry infection.“We may see a variety of vector-borne diseases in our practices, depending on where you are in the United States or the world,” said U.S. Army Maj. (Dr.) Sarah Watkins, instructor of public health in the first year of veterinary education. during a public health event at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Watkins is responsible for teaching preventive veterinary medicine topics to junior officers of the…
Diminished access to mental health care is one of the many ways systemic racism has affected the Black community — but things are starting to change. Even in discussions about the effects of health care inequity and inequality on Black communities, the topic of Black mental health is often overlooked.Not only is this overlooked, but when Black people speak out and seek help, there are significant barriers to accessing the mental health care they need.So how can we raise awareness about something so vital to the health and happiness of Black communities in this country and around the world? And…