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Breaking News: Long-Acting Drug Protects Women From HIV-Infection | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Currently in the US, there are two drugs approved for prevention of HIV or PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Truvada (a combination of tenofovir and FTC) is approved for women and men and Descovy (a combination of tenofovir alafenamide and FTC) is approved for men. In most parts of the world, only
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How Millennials Should Mind Their Mental While Coping with COVID-19 | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
As COVID-19 continues to rise, so do mental-health problems, especially among Millennials. A lot of this has to do with uncertainty. Young people report being worried about the health of … Continued
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East Africa: Sex Workers' Struggle for Sexual Health and Rights During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Brothers of Mu Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Say Goodbye to Charter Member Bro. Bennie Wayne Isabell - Houston Forward Times
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Africa: Covid-19 Hinders Fight Against Malaria in Africa
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Texas Bankers Foundation commits $100,000 to TSU banking program - DefenderNetwork.com
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Analysis: Trust the voters and congratulate the winners, or bear the consequences | Dallas Weekly
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