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For people living without access to HAART, herbal therapies with anti-viral properties can be a big help in controlling HIV. Many traditional herbs have not been tested for use in treating HIV, which creates a situation where people take herbs with sometimes...

Over the summer tenofovir was approved by several regulatory agencies as the first pre-exposure prophylaxis (PReP) for HIV/AIDS. At the time, many people expressed concern that the use of one of the first line ARVs as a prophylactic measure would lead...

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that is involved in many areas of health and well-being. Of particular importance for people with HIV/AIDS is the part vitamin D plays in the immune system. While vitamin D is not normally a major factor in immune function...

Tumeric is an herb that has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Over the past two decades numerous studies have examined tumeric for benefits in fighting HIV/AIDS. The results have been mixed.
Found in southeast Asia, tumeric is a flowering herb that is used for both its leaves and roots. The roots are dried and ground into a yellow powder that gives flavor and color to curries, stews and mustard. Tumeric is closely related to ginger, and...