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Liz Highleyman

Liz is Science Editor for Cancer Health, POZ, Hep and Real Health. She has been a health journalist and medical editor for more than 20 years, covering HIV, viral hepatitis, cancer and other health issues.

Articles

Olanzapine and Cannabis Can Help Manage Nausea During Chemotherapy

Recent studies showed that a drug approved for schizophrenia and a cannabis extract relieved nausea and improved quality of life.

Weekly Oral HIV Treatment Continues to Look Promising

A once-weekly combination of lenacapavir and islatravir pills maintained viral suppression for 48 weeks.

Physical Activity May Reduce Risk of Falls for Older Cancer Patients

People who talked with their doctors about physical activity were 21% less likely to experience falls.

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3-Month Vaginal Ring Could Offer Longer-Lasting Protection Against HIV

Some women prefer the ring even though it’s less effective than daily PrEP pills or long-acting injections.

Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir PrEP Highly Effective in Second Study

Results for gay men and gender-diverse people confirm stellar HIV prevention findings for women reported this summer.

Needs of Older People With HIV Are Going Unmet

The U.S. is not on track to meet 2025 goals for self-rated health, mental health services, employment, adequate food or stable housing.

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ViiV Will Triple Annual Supply of Long-Acting PrEP for Low and Middle-Income Countries

At least 2 million doses of Apretude will be made available to meet growing demand where unmet need is greatest.

Gilead Signs Voluntary Licensing Agreements for Lenacapavir PrEP

Advocates welcome the agreement, but some say it should not be limited only to lower-income countries.

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COVID-19 101

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Pain Management Program Shows Promise for People With HIV

Study participants experienced significant improvements in pain severity, functional impairment and depression.

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Potenciar la recuperación inmunitaria con un tratamiento temprano del VIH

La incertidumbre sobre cuándo comenzar el tratamiento ya se acabó.

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Adherencia a la medicación

La clave para un tratamiento de VIH exitoso es tomar los antirretrovirales como fueron recetados.

Muchas personas mayores que viven con el VIH tienen necesidades insatisfechas

Cuidados no-médicos del VIH, apoyo de pares y acceso a vivienda son necesidades insatisfechas urgentes.

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La salud del corazón de las personas con VIH

Las personas con VIH corren mayor riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular.

Reducción de la grasa abdominal y hepática con ejercicio físico

Para las personas VIH positivas el aumento de peso es una preocupación creciente.

High-Dose Vitamin D Doesn’t Help Most Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

However, study results suggest higher doses may benefit patients with tumors on the left side of the colon or rectum.

Tattoos and Hepatitis C: What Are the Risks?

Arm yourself with these facts before you go under the needle.