See the World Unite Against AIDS


Updated 12/01/11 11:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

World AIDS Day Pictures 2011

Every year on Dec. 1, people worldwide unite to commemorate people who have died from HIV/AIDS, who support those living with the disease and bring awareness for prevention. The first event was held in 1988, but the cause is just as urgent today — 33.3 million people around the world are living with the disease. During his remarks today, President Obama took a hopeful tone, saying "We are going Read more

Inspiring Hope: The Dreams For Africa Chair


Updated 02/28/11 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Dreams For Africa Chair

While I come across plenty of home decor pieces that inspire my sense of style and speak to my aesthetics, it's definitely rare to discover a piece of furniture that inspires my hopes and dreams. The Dreams for Africa Chair by Woza Moya is just that such a chair. The winner of the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) award at the international design show Design Indaba Expo in Cape Read more

Do You Know the Facts About Perinatal HIV Transmission?


Updated 12/01/10 11:42 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Quiz on Perinatal HIV Transmission Facts

Today, December 1 is World AIDS Day. The international day of observance is dedicated to raising awareness and continued support for those affected by the disease. It's an epidemic so tragic that there's little to be said. But, people can take action and join the continued quest for better education, prevention, and finding a cure. Do you know the facts about perinatal HIV transmission and Read more

Gwen Stefani Designs Bugaboo to Auction For the Global Fund


Updated 11/30/10 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Gwen Stefani's Bugaboo Stroller

Your baby can roll like a rock star and in Gwen Stefani's Bugaboo! The L.A.M.B. designer created a signature buggy to benefit the Global Fund. The singer's autographed Chameleon will be put to auction on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. The winning bid (which will be announced on Sunday, December 5) will be donated to eliminate AIDS in Africa. The celebrity mama's one-of-a-kind stroller won't Read more

The Pope Finally Takes Reasonable Stance on Condoms — Sort Of


Updated 11/28/10 3:33 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Pope Says You Can Use Condoms to Prevent HIV

Pope Benedict XVI has finally joined the 21st century and come out in favor of using condoms to prevent HIV, suggesting that in fact, hell may have frozen over. The Pope thinks that using a condom is a lesser evil than transmitting HIV, even if that means preventing pregnancy. Why it took the Church so long to discover it's better to prevent a pregnancy than potentially pass on HIV to a mother Read more

Porn Stars Should Just Wear Condoms Already


Updated 10/13/10 10:22 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Porn Stars Should Just Wear Condoms Already

Last year when an AIDS advocacy group filed complaints against porn production companies for unsafe work conditions, it hoped that the government would force the industry to use condoms. Unfortunately, adult entertainment industry leaders have so far successfully claimed that regular testing is an effective way to protect the actors and that viewers do not want to watch protected sex. News that Read more

Now You Can Wait in Line at the DMV For an HIV Test


Updated 10/08/10 8:25 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

HIV Testing at Washington DC DMV

Here's a way to pass time at the DMV: get an HIV test while you're waiting. A DMV branch in Washington DC is rolling out a pilot program that sets up free HIV testing on site. With three percent of residents living with HIV/AIDS — that's a higher rate than in West Africa — the nation's capital has to get creative about increasing testing. A nonprofit, not the government, will administer the Read more

Could Anti-HIV Gel Actually Lead to Less Safe Sex?


Updated 08/03/10 11:24 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 10 comments

Pros and Cons of new anti-HIV vaginal gel

At this year's international AIDS conference, the world health community celebrated a new vaginal gel that decreases a woman's risk of contracting HIV. "For the first time we have seen results for a woman-initiated and controlled HIV prevention option," said the director of the UN's AIDS policy. But could this option also be a burden? The gel, used before sex, is intended for women who cannot Read more

Olympian Might Face 30 Years For Not Telling Partner About HIV


Updated 04/13/10 11:04 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 30 comments

Olympian in Florida Could Face 30 Years in Jail For Not Telling Partner About HIV

In his Florida hometown, equestrian Darren Chiacchia went from celebrated Olympic medalist to charged alleged-criminal. How did he get here? When preparing for the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Darren fell off his horse and went to the hospital with serious injuries. There, he found out that not only did he have a severe brain injury, but also that he is HIV positive. Darren went on with his life as Read more