A 42-year-old HIV+ man appears to have been cured thanks to a stem cell transplant in Germany. The cutting-edge procedure took place 2 years ago and now the man's blood has no trace of the virus. The purpose of the stem cell transplant was actually […]
Category: Health
The 9th Annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
MANHUNT is proud to commemorate the 9th Annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Of all the racial and ethnic groups in the United States, HIV/AIDS hits African Americans the hardest, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: "AIDS is now the leading […]
MANHUNT Cares: Mazzoni Center
This week we are highlighting the Mazzoni Center, a Philadelphia area health center. The Mazzoni Center focuses on the GLBT community, and provide services ranging from primary health care to the largest HIV-specific food bank in the region. In their own words: "At Mazzoni Center, […]
MANHUNT Cares: Merrymeeting AIDS Support Services
The organization we are highlighting this week is the Merrymeeting AIDS Support Services (M.A.S.S.). The organization serves those in the Mid-Coast Maine area, with services ranging from STD prevention education, testing and counseling. In their own words: “The mission of Merrymeeting AIDS Support Services is […]
Skin Cancer Vaccine on the Horizon
Two years ago the FDA approved the first ever HPV vaccine. Now the vaccine's creator claims that the same technology behind it could be used to prevent skin cancer. "Professor Frazer, who delivered his findings to the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress, said a […]
Burn More Calories By Jumping Rope
Sippers, did you know that jumping rope can burn three times as many calories as jogging at an eight-minute-per-mile pace? No wonder many fitness experts call the jump rope the best all-around piece of exercise equipment you can own. From Mens Fitness Magazine, here […]
Britney Spears Inspired Abs Workout
After watching the video of Britney Spears working out and getting back into shape. I was inspired to post a abs workout entry. Here is an abs routine I found on MunFitnessBlog: Steps: Lie on your back on an exercise mat or carpeted surface. Make […]
Gay DJ Under House Arrest for Having Unprotected Sex
Gay DJ Joshua Waldon Weaver is in hot water for having unprotected sex and not revealing his HIV-positive status in Raleigh, North Carolina. Weaver was on probation for the same crime, having unprotected sex with three individuals while not revealing his status. While on probation, […]
Water or Tap?
The Environmental Working Group has a suggestion to help the environment, and our own wallets: drink water from your sink, not the store-bought bottles. According to them, a lot of tap water is exactly the same as the stuff you pay a premium for. The […]
Linking Oral Sex and Throat Cancer
Can oral sex lead to throat cancer? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has been linked with throat cancer and ABC News has an article on the issue today. Although oral sex is often regarded as safer than intercourse, HPV is transfered this way, and as it […]