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Strengthen your immune system naturally
The best thing you can do to protect yourself from colds andfluthis winter is to strengthen your immune system naturally with immune-boosting foods and nutritional supplements.
How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy
Your immune system defends you against the viruses that cause colds and flu. These eight steps can help support your immune system so it’s ready to fight those viruses.
Coronary Disease in Patients with HIV Infection
Wendy S. Armstrong, MD reviewing Post WS et al. Ann Intern Med 2014 Apr 1. HIV-infected individuals are at increased risk for noncalcified coronary plaques, with lower nadir
Myths and Facts About Your Immune System
Your immune system helps guard your body from germs, viruses, and other threats. What you do every day can help, or hamper, your immune system.
HIV Selection Bias
Richard T. Ellison III, MD reviewing Carlson JM et al. Science 2014 Jul 11. Joseph SB and Swanstrom R. Science 2014 Jul 11. A study of serodiscordant heterosexual couples suggests that
The Germiest Places in Your Community
Cold and flu season means germs, and some places you go every day may be germier than others.”The prime source of germs — and in the winter season,
Universal Opt-Out HIV Screening in Phoenix
Daniel J. Pallin, MD, MPH reviewing Geren KI et al. Ann Emerg Med 2014 Jun 22. A screening program using a fourth-generation HIV test identified 78 unsuspected infections
6 Immune System Busters & Boosters
Your lifestyle can affect how well your immune system can protect you from germs, viruses, and chronic illness.
Replacing bad health habits with good ones can help keep your immune system healthy. Check this list to see where you could use some improvement.
Iron and Toddlers: How to Make Sure Your Child Is Getting Enough
Could your child’s diet need more iron? How can you even tell? Here’s how to make sure your toddler is getting enough iron-rich foods.
Tenofovir-Based HIV PrEP Decreases HSV-2 Acquisition
Stephen G. Baum, MD reviewing Celum C et al. Ann Intern Med 2014 Jul 1. In a placebo-controlled trial conducted in Africa, daily use of pre-exposure prophylaxis
Sleep and Immunity- Understanding the Link
Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a laundry list of mental and physical health problems, including those that stem from an impaired immune system.
How to Make Children Eat a Variety of Food
- Shop at the grocery store or farmers’ market with your child. Let her choose a variety of foods, such as vegetables and fruit, she is interesting it.