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Aids And Hiv (28 found)

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Two HIV-positive youth describe what it’s like to live with the virus. (full text)

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The writer's beloved aunt has AIDS, but no one in the family can talk about it. (full text)

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Dave Nisbett contracted HIV 20 years ago, at age 15. He explains how he contracted the disease and what’s it been like to live with it.

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The writer knows that his friend KaJuan is dating a man who is HIV-positive. Should he tell KaJuan or mind his own business?

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Although teens have plenty of information about STDs and safe sex, they still take risks. Orubba interviews an expert to find out why.

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Marsha joins THEO (Teens Helping Each Other), a peer education project on HIV and STDs.

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Courtney reviews new medical developments that have brought hope to people with AIDS, but points out that it’s still a deadly disease without a vaccine or known cure.

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The writer is attracted to Ray and goes out on a date with him. Soon after, the writer finds out that Ray is HIV-positive.

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The author is devastated when he tests positive for HIV. But, he realizes that being bitter will not help him and he comes to terms with how his life has changed.

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When Griffin’s father is dying from AIDS, he finally opens up to his son.

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Diane is 12 when she finds out her older brother is dying from AIDS. Three years after his death, she still has many unanswered questions.

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Zaineb explains the basics about the virus and how to treat it.

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Common myths and facts about HIV and AIDS.

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Adam takes a look at why so many young people are still getting infected with HIV.

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Ashley examines the effectiveness of condoms in preventing STDs and pregnancy, and describes how to use them correctly.

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The writer describes his shock and fear at testing positive for HIV, but gradually comes to terms with how the disease has changed his life.

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When the writer’s father is diagnosed as HIV-positive, she is in shock: how could it happen to someone in the family?

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Mimi interviews males and females, ages 14-22, to find out their excuses for not using condoms (and counters them with the cold, hard facts).

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One day Max meets Linda in a park. As they become friends, Linda reveals that she has AIDS. Rather than abandon her, as Linda's family and friends have done, Max becomes her faithful companion.

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The writer decides to get an HIV test after learning that the virus can be transmitted through oral sex and that you may not know you have it.

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Paula's mother is in the hospital dying from AIDS. While afraid of losing her, Paula is also bitter and angry because she used drugs and neglected her children. By expressing her true feelings, Paula is able to forgive her mother and re-establish a relationship before she dies.

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Josbeth is very close to her Uncle Nick and is shocked when she finds out he has AIDS. When he dies, she realizes how vulnerable everyone is.

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Shaniqua's mother is an addict who neglects her children. In contrast, her father is a good parent and they are very close. Shaniqua, then, is shocked to discover he is also using drugs. She goes into foster care, her father dies from AIDS, and she is left with unanswered questions.

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Akia writes about the close bond she shares with her gay uncle.

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There are many ways teens can express themselves sexually without intercourse.

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Christine’s best friend Sarah contracts HIV at 19 by having unprotected sex with her boyfriend—but it's not HIV that kills Sarah.

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Cassaundra describes her embarrassment while buying condoms in a supermarket.

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The writer's uncle is a married bisexual who contracts HIV, but no one in the family talks about his sexuality or his illness until after he dies from AIDS.

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