Tag Archives: HIV

Legalize it! (For the purposes of research, anyway)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by NerdyOne

I am a pompous scientist. As such, I am thoroughly indignant about the fact that many of my colleagues will probably never be able to do experiments that involve the natural, known bioactive, medicinal compounds in the plant Cannibis sativa. … Continue reading →

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Birth control and HIV risk: What women AND men should know

Posted on October 10, 2011 by NerdyOne

Until now, complaints about hormonal birth control – mood swings, nausea, breast tenderness – have almost exclusively come from the woman taking the hormones. However, recent findings about one popular type of birth control should have women and their intimate … Continue reading →

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“Hey, did you hear about…?”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by NerdyOne

Let’s be honest: Sometimes, you just want to know enough to sound reasonably informed during your coffee break. Here at Try Nerdy we totally respect that, so we’re putting together a list of the coolest nerdiest things that have had … Continue reading →

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Trading AIDS for aging?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by NerdyOne

Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an immune disease caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has been responsible for more than 2 million deaths worldwide each year since 2003. The HIV virus attacks and kills immune cells … Continue reading →

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