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Actor Charlie Sheen revealed in an interview with Matt Lauer on the Today Show,  that he is HIV positive.  Sheen said he was coming clean because of the ongoing blackmail from people he trusted and who have now taken millions of dollars from him to keep his status a secret. Lauer asked Sheen if he […]

We don’t talk much about it anymore.  It’s almost like it doesn’t exist.  Don’t be fooled by the lack of discussion.  HIV/Aids is still affecting people at alarming rates. Today is World Aids Day and this year’s theme is “Getting To Zero.” Read more about local statistics here on WCPO.com Read more nationally about World […]

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      There is an outbreak of mumps in Ohio and more than 152 cases have been linked to Ohio State University. Yes, mumps and Ohio State has taken steps to vaccinate students and employees to prevent the continued spread throughout the campus. Interim President Alutto is urging and strongly recommending that those who are […]

They say the third grader smelled so bad they forced a bathe-down. Yes, the parents are upset and yes there is a pending lawsuit. I’m scratching my head. Why didn’t the school contact the parents and if the boy was really that smelly- why didn’t the parents know he smelled. First, the school said they didn’t want to embarass […]

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Pulse Radio network is reporting that a  panel of experts yesterday (May 15th) urged the Food and Drug Administration to approve a home test would allow people to test themselves for the HIV virus that causes AIDS. The Blood Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously that the OraQuick In-Home Test was safe and effective and that any benefits […]