Can I Get an STI from Kissing?
Kissing is one of the most widely recognized forms of intimacy, but it also leaves questions concerning sexual health: Can you really get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from kissing? Though the majority of STIs are transmitted through sexual fluids and some form of skin-to-skin contact, there are…
AIDS Cure Rate, Mortality Rate, and Prevention Methods: What You Need to Know in 2025
At this point, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is one of the most underappreciated diseases in the world. Even though HIV/AIDS does not pose as many death risks as it used to, it still continues to be surrounded by myths and…
What is HIV/AIDS from a Medical Perspective?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a lentivirus that attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4+ T-cells. This progressive destruction weakens the body's ability to fight infections and cancers. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) represents the final stage of HIV infection when the immune system is severely compromised, typically defined…