Slow Virus Diseases

Flu Outbreak Facts

Flu is caused by a virus that belongs to the influenza A group. Influenza is an airborne infection of the respiratory system that is found on every continent and can infect individuals of every age group. Its most common symptoms are fever,...

Exercise & HIV

A diagnosis of HIV can be devastating. The social, financial and emotional consequences that come along with HIV can make coping difficult, according to MayoClinic.com. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HIV. Exercise cannot be used to fight or...

Yoga for HIV & AIDS

People who have HIV/AIDS often live with feelings of loneliness, depression and hopelessness. People living with HIV/AIDS find that the yogic techniques of asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), relaxation and meditation help...

Antiviral Drugs for Swine Influenza

Swine influenza, also known as the H1N1 flu, is a strain of the flu that emerged during the Spring of 2009. The Mayo Clinic says that common swine influenza symptoms include a fever, a cough, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, chills and a headache. In...

About the Use of Antiretroviral Therapy

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) was developed as a form of treatment for those diagnosed with retroviruses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Designed to slow and suppress the spread of...