STIs Explained: HIV and AIDS


Updated 06/27/07 1:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

STIs Explained:  HIV and AIDS

Since today, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day, I thought I could dispel some myths and lay out the facts about HIV and AIDS. It is a serious issue so let's get down to business. HIV - the human immunodeficiency virus - is a virus that kills your body’s "CD4 cells," (also called T-helper cells), that help your body fight off infection and disease. HIV can be passed when an infected Read more

DrSugar Answers: Pelvic Cysts and Cancer Worry


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Pelvic Cysts Explained: Ovarian, Cervical, and Uterine (aka Fibroid)

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I'm 35 years old and have always had normal pap smears. The other day I went to my doctor for my annual pelvic exam. When my doctor was done she informed me that she had found a couple of cysts while performing my pelvic exam. My question is should I be worried about cancer and what kind of treatment is Read more