Maybe you've heard, maybe you haven't, but injectable HIV drugs are the next big thing in HIV treatment. VIIV pharmaceuticals has been working on a combination … Read more about An Injectable HIV Med?
Is Anonymous STI Notification Sending the Wrong Message?
I recently had a patient come into the office for STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing because he had received an anonymous text message alerting him … Read more about Is Anonymous STI Notification Sending the Wrong Message?
Can Weight Loss “Cure” Diabetes?
I often tell patients that diabetes will change your life. In fact, it must: you will have to change the way you eat, what you eat, how you eat, etc. Developing … Read more about Can Weight Loss “Cure” Diabetes?
Diagnosed with HIV, Now What?
Getting tested for HIV can be an anxiety-provoking experience for many gay men. Decades of stigma paired with misinformation and antiquated knowledge of how HIV … Read more about Diagnosed with HIV, Now What?
Does HPV lead to increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
February is American Heart Month so it is only appropriate to highlight cardiovascular health in one way or another. At some point or another, you've heard … Read more about Does HPV lead to increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?
In 2017, I was asked "does the ketogenic diet work?" In 2018, I was asked "does intermittent fasting work?" Well, the science shows that both can help people … Read more about Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Impact Over 3 million People
Ever since the American College of Cardiology (ACC) & American Heart Association (ACH) came out with new blood pressure guidelines in 2017, many have … Read more about New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Impact Over 3 million People
Does Switching from Regular Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke? Think Again.
If you have ever tried to stop smoking, you know just how hard it can be. You’ve tried it all: nicotine gum, the patches, quitting cold-turkey, e-cigarettes. … Read more about Does Switching from Regular Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke? Think Again.