Many Latinos have to tear down the cultural barriers that get in the way of a full life. Plus: Reduce your odds of transmitting HIV.
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Issue Features
La Vida Latina
Stigma, belief systems, and other cultural differences can combine to create formidable obstacles — but barriers can be torn down.
Mixing It Up
When HIVers are on regular antiretroviral therapy, new research shows, they can reduce the chances of transmitting the virus to a seronegative partner to less than 10%.
News
Snuffing It Out
Experts are seeking ways to help the disproportionate number of HIVers who smoke tobacco, putting their health — and lives — at risk.
You Should Know: Smoking
HIVers have a greater percentage of smokers than the general public does.
Gone All Pear-Shaped?
Lingering effects of redistributed body fat caused by first-generation meds in HIVers could increase their risk for heart disease.
Voices
Of Two Worlds Perfectly Flawed By Corey Saucier Although it can be easy to lose yourself in the world of spirituality and faith, be sure to have your feet firmly planted in science too.
Feeling Left Out? Mind+Mood By Gary McClain, Ph.D. If it seems like life is passing you by, maybe it’s your turn to make the move to connect with people.
Damaged Goods? Mind+Mood By Gary McClain, Ph.D. Are you feeling like you aren’t measuring up to what it takes to experience life fully? It’s time to reevaluate your value.
The Quad Medicine+Wellness By Dan Bowers, MD Another all-in-one, once-a-day pill is advancing through clinical trial stages -- and is so far showing promising results.
Just Like Everyone Else Perfectly Flawed By Corey Saucier Even as HIV fades into the background of his daily life, Corey Saucier realizes that he still may never be able to blend in with the crowd.