POZ July-August 2007
POZ July-August 2007
In every issue, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
The Killing Fields
The Democratic Republic of Congo offers a grave example of an often overlooked war crime: the spread of HIV through sexual violence.
Follywood
India has more HIV-positive people than any other nation on earth. Unable to afford established meds--and fearing social persecution--they..
Vote of Confidence
How two HIV-positive mayors--John Duran of West Hollywood, California, and Larry Gierar of Oakland Park, Florida--outran stigma on...
Living
Getting Crystal Clear
Having HIV multiplies crystal meth’s dangers--and the reasons to kick it.
Mother Lode
In some countries, positive mother’s milk is a winner.
High Definition
Adverse events: A polite scientific term for “the bad things that could happen to you as a result of a medical therapy.”
Control Issues
Herpes meds may suppress more than herpes.
Going Green
Does green tea scald HIV?
The Mirror Has Two Chins
HIV-damaged body image can spark unrealistic--and unhealthy--behaviors.
Trans America
Is our national obsession with trans fat setting us up for major heartache?
Gimme Some Skin
In defense of the foreskin: One writer argues that using circumcision to combat AIDS gives prevention the shaft.
Pole Position
This Fourth of July, I’ll be thinking a lot about independence.
Talking
RED Bull?
(Product)RED wants you to shop till AIDS drops--but critics aren’t buying it.
Uniform Care
Walter Reed’s positive soldiers: all they can be?
Bush’s Test Results
Congress grades his international AIDS policy
Achy Breaky HAART
At this AIDS groove-a-thon, teens bust a move for awareness...and meet a semi-star or two.
WikiHIV
Can you trust Wikipedia for AIDS info?
A Ryan White Scorecard
A playbill for catching those trickle-down dollars
Hot Dates-July/August 2007
In his Fahrenheit 9/11 follow-up, controversial filmmaker and Bush-basher Michael Moore diagnoses the American health care system.
The Art of Activism
This summer, the bravery and tenacity that ACT UP Los Angeles has demonstrated over the past 20 years will be on display in a new exhibit...
Bringing Sexy Back
The Erotic Signature book label asked artists—from pros to home amateurs—to submit sexually themed pieces.
Trigger Happy
In 2006, HIV infections in Germany rose by 7.4% from the previous year.
Culture Wars
Dannon yogurt is capitalizing on what POZ has been telling you for ages: 70 percent of your immune system lurks in your gut.
Oui Are the World
A French countess uses her fortune to rescue AIDS orphans.
Big Gulp
This wise guy’s glass is always half full--and hard for some to swallow.
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Editor’s Letter-July/August 2007
Our Dignity
Catch of the Month-July/August 2007
Are you really a nice guy? I swear I am. I am sweet and down-to-earth.
Mailbox-July/August 2007
I don’t believe that ACT UP founder Larry Kramer is above criticism; giving him special treatment would serve neither him nor us.
