HIV was once regarded as a death sentence. During the 80s and early 90s, it killed millions, mostly very young people. Today, an estimated 1.2 million people in the US are living with HIV. Most of them are survivors of the initial epidemic. They are now over 50 years old. This tells us some good news. With antiretroviral therapy, or… Read more →
A test that has been around since the 1990s has a better predictability of heart disease than other screenings used by physicians. Most commonly used to evaluate the risk of heart disease includes blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, and lifestyle factors. Now, doctors are suggesting that if you have a serious concern about your risk, you should be asking… Read more →