I Want the Protection From PrEP But I Hate Taking Pills!!
In the two previous articles, we introduced PrEP as a strategy to protect individuals from getting infected with HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis refers to taking a combination of HIV medicines prior to a possible exposure (e.g. before sex, injecting recreational drugs) to protect an uninfected person from the virus. When PrEP first came out a few years ago, I thought it could be effective in helping control the HIV epidemic, but I had concerns.
Music Video: Rising Hip-Hop Star JohnFugginDough drops a Visual to single, "Tubmans", and it's Movement
Where classic hip-hop influence meets a fresh new southern sound, you will find Trevon Wilson, known professionally as JohnFugginDough.
Relationships Shouldn’t Hurt
Have you ever put your hand on a fire and let it burn through your skin until you couldn’t take the pain anymore? When you look at it, it’s blistering and bleeding and it’ll probably never be the same. If you have done that, go get counseling. My point is, love is the only aspect of life where we take pride in being able to absorb hurt. In essence, the more someone puts us through, the more we feel as though we’ve made it.
Serena Williams Files to Trademark New Cosmetics Line
Have you ever fantasized about having your makeup made by a champ? Well according to TMZ, your dream may be coming true sooner than you think
Federal Appeals Court’s Ruling Upholds Most Of Texas’ ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law
A panel of three U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled that most of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Bill 4, can remain in effect while the case plays out, handing a victory to Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican supporters of the legislation.
Craig Mack, "Flava in Ya Ear" rapper, dies at 46
Craig Mack, one of the artists who laid the foundation for Bad Boy Records, has died, the label's former director of marketing Michelle Joyce confirmed to CNN.
They've had enough. Students across country walk out to demand new gun laws
In an unprecedented show of unity and political solidarity, waves of students marched out of class Wednesday to demand stricter gun laws and an end to school massacres.
Champions League: English clubs Manchester City and Liverpool paired in quarterfinals
The Champions League quarterfinal draw on Friday delivered an English derby between Manchester City and Liverpool.
10 years after the financial crisis, have we learned anything?
When John Taylor starts remembering the years leading up to the financial crisis, his fury wells up all over again.
Americans spend more on health care, but have shorter lives
Americans spend nearly twice as much on health care as other wealthy countries, but it's not doing much to improve their health, a new study finds. The United States has the shortest life expectancy and highest infant and maternal mortality rates among any of its peers.
At least four dead in pedestrian bridge collapse at university in Miami, authorities say
At least four people died Thursday when a pedestrian bridge collapsed near Florida International University, Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey said.
The stunning downfall of Bear Stearns and its bridge-playing CEO
Bear Stearns was on fire. And its colorful chairman, Jimmy Cayne, was playing cards. The smallest investment bank on Wall Street had survived the Great Depression, Black Monday and the September 11 terror attacks. But by March 2008, clients and trading partners were bolting the firm because it had made huge bets on what turned out to be toxic mortgages.
Johnson: 'Overwhelmingly likely' Putin ordered nerve agent attack
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Friday it was "overwhelmingly likely" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally gave the order to use a nerve agent to attack a former spy, in what represents the most direct accusation yet against Russia's leader.
Keep On Dancing! Tigers Defeat North Carolina Central 64-46 in First Four Game
The Tigers of Texas Southern University and their high-profile guard Trae Jefferson claimed a piece of history Wednesday with their 64-46 win over North Carolina Central in the NCAA Division I Tournament "First Four" round.
Trump Does the Right Thing with North Korea Move
Donald Trump is taking a lot of heat for his snap decision to talk face to face with Kim Jong-un of North Korea. His aides caution that the meeting may never take place, that concrete conditions must be met for it to happen.
Rescue shifts to recovery in Florida bridge collapse that killed 6
A recovery effort was underway early Friday morning in Miami after a pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a road near Florida International University, crushing cars and killing at least six people.
5 things for March 16: Miami bridge, Russia probe, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, warm spring
We've made it to Friday, but sadly, this week is ending on a tragic note. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Staying Safe In the Wake of State Bombings
Houston and Austin are connected as cities and communities according to Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo. It is because of this bond that when something happens in one city the residents of the other feel affected as well. When three bombs were detonated in the Texas capitol over the course of ten days, residents in Austin were shaken and so were Houstonians.
THIS WEEKEND: "Un-Cross Talk" Brings an Immersive Musical Experience to the Midtown Arts and Theater Center of Houston
Jacqui Sutton is proud to present "Un-Cross Talk", an evening of original Frontier Jazz compositions, which is supported in part by the Houston Arts Alliance, and by the many supporters who participated in the crowd-funding efforts to mount this production.
New Children’s Book Embraces Diversity and Empathy
The We Belong Bunch: Pookie J.’s School Day by Dr. Samuel and Angela Johnson is a children’s story about understanding and embracing each other’s differences to foster healthy relationships.
