A cross-section of articles we've read this week about HIV/AIDS, STIs and a wide cross-sectiond of structural and systemic factors impacting HIV/AIDS in Black communities.
Science
Nail Fungus Drug Might Help Against HIV, Study Suggests
MONDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- A common drug used to treat nail fungus may hold promise against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to a new study.
Treatment
A Common Side Effect of HIV and AIDS, Neurocognitive Impairment, May be Overlooked Due to Inadequate Screening
One of the common side effects of HIV and AIDS is neurocognitive impairments - changes in how fast a person can process information, pay attention, multi-task and remember things - yet there are no adequate tests to screen patients for these problems, according to a new study out of St. Michael's Hospital.
Miscellaneous
AU to Launch the Sean Sasser Endowment Fund to Support Programs for Gay Men of Color
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 13, 2013 - A new endowment fund created by AIDS Unites and honoring the memory of AIDS educator and activist Sean Sasser will be used to mobilize philanthropic and community support for programs improving health outcomes for gay men of color.
Average Obamacare Premiums Will Be Lower Than Projected
Just days before new online health insurance markets are set to open, the Obama administration Wednesday released a look at average premiums, saying rates in most states are lower than earlier projected -- and that 95 percent of consumers will have at least two insurers to choose from.
D.C. Releases HIV/AIDS Annual Report
City leaders say the latest numbers show great progress, but they're still in an epidemic state.
From the Pulpit to the Pew: HIV/AIDS and the Black Church
Between moments of exuberant worship and quiet prayer, Rev. Timothy Sloan of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Humble, Texas, infuses his lesson of the day with a topic once considered taboo if not completely off limits among black congregations.
Global Spending to Fight AIDS Has Grown Slowly, Report Finds
Global financing to fight AIDS has remained essentially flat since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the United Nations AIDS-fighting agency.
Lower Health Insurance Premiums to Come at Cost of Fewer Choices
WASHINGTON - Federal officials often say that health insurance will cost consumers less than expected under President Obama's health care law. But they rarely mention one big reason: many insurers are significantly limiting the choices of doctors and hospitals available to consumers.
Navigating the October Launch of Health Insurance Exchanges for Americans
Polls show that a majority of Americans don't understand how the health reform law and the new insurance exchanges -- slated to open Oct. 1 -- work. Who can sign up and what will be covered? Ray Suarez poses your frequently asked questions to NPR's Julie Rovner.
Transgender Homecoming Queen Makes History
A transgender teen made history Friday night when she was crowned homecoming queen at an Orange County high school.
UNAIDS Reports a 52% Reduction in New HIV Infections Among Children and a Combined 33% Reduction Among Adults and Children Since 2001
As world leaders prepare to meet at the United Nations General Assembly to review progress towards the Millennium Development Goals - a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows dramatic acceleration towards reaching 2015 global targets on HIV.
What You Need to Know About the Obamacare Marketplaces
The health law's online marketplaces, also known as exchanges, will be open for enrollment Oct. 1. They will allow individuals and consumers to comparison shop for health insurance, much like they do now online for an airline ticket or a hotel room, and apply for subsidies, if they are eligible.
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