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Hepatitis A: is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A can occur in situations ranging from isolated cases of disease to widespread epidemics.
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A...

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by Sandra K. Trisdale, Ph. D. July 2003

Many of the stories and rumors about HIV are exaggerated or just made up. In dealing with HIV, it's important to know reality from myth. Believing myths can result in fear, in denial, and even in damage to your health.
Myths About HIV and HIV Treatment
The myth: "HIV doesn't cause A...

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AIDS was first identified in the USA in 1981. The epidemic has now spread to every part of the USA and to all sectors of society.

It is thought that more than one million people are living with HIV in the USA and that more than half a million have died after developing AIDS.

Unfortunately, American HIV s...

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To think is easy and to act is hard. But the hardest thing in the world is to act in accordance with your thinking. So think positive and act accordingly.

When you first find out that you have HIV, you'll need to adjust to this change in your life. Family members or friends might be able to help you, but you should talk with a counselor or social worker. Take your time a...