© 2021 Smart + Strong. All Rights Reserved. Terms of use and Your privacy. Smart + Strong® is a registered trademark of CDM Publishing, LLC.

Advertisement

Ask POZ

Antibodies attacking SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19
How long does COVID-19 immunity last?
Forums: Support and discussion
Email ask@poz.com to submit your questions

What are the health consequences of overweight and obesity?

Excess weight, which is often linked to metabolic abnormalities, can contribute to a wide variety of health problems.

Do I need to take HIV medications every day?

HIV treatment usually requires daily pills, but longer-acting regimens are gaining ground.

How can I find out if I have HIV?

The CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 get a routine HIV test at least once.

Ask POZ – March 2021

Ask POZ is an ongoing section on POZ.com dedicated to answering general wellness questions.

What are the different types of viral hepatitis?

Hepatitis A and E usually resolve on their own, but hepatitis B and C can cause serious liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.

What are the latest diet and nutrition guidelines?

New guidelines recommend focusing on healthy foods but don’t restrict added sugars or alcohol as much as some experts had hoped.

Ask POZ – January/February 2021

Ask POZ is an ongoing section on POZ.com dedicated to answering general wellness questions.

Who can safely receive COVID-19 vaccines?

People with HIV, people with cancer and pregnant people can be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

How does COVID-19 affect people living with HIV?

Disruptions in prevention and care could threaten progress toward ending the HIV epidemic.

When will we have a vaccine for COVID-19?

Vaccine development is proceeding at an unprecedented pace, but could still hit snags on the way to approval.

Ask POZ – December 2020

Ask POZ is an ongoing section on POZ.com dedicated to answering general wellness questions.

How much exercise do I need?

Try to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week.

How can I tell if I have a cold, a flu or COVID-19?

These three respiratory illnesses share many of the same symptoms.
Red and white blood cells

How do B cells and T cells work to fight disease?

Different types of white blood cells provide protection against infections and cancer.
Advertisement
Features
Opinions

Hot topics

Forums: Support and discussion
Blogs: The community speaks
POZ Stories: Get inspired
Magazine: Search the archives
HIV: The Basics
Recursos de VIH/SIDA en Español
AIDS Is Everyday
Ask POZ