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Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection
Source: MedicineNet Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV, AIDS) Specialty [2010.03.17]
Title: Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection
Category: Health News
Created: 3/16/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/17/2010
Scientists Identify Chemical In Bananas As Potent Inhibitor Of HIV Infection
Source: Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today [2010.03.16]
A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a University of Michigan Medical School study published this week. Scientists have an emerging interest in lectins, naturally occurring chemicals in plants, because of their ability to halt the chain of reaction that leads to a variety of infections...
Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health HIV & AIDS News [2010.03.16]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- A natural chemical in
bananas may help protect women against sexual transmission of HIV, U.S.
researchers report.
New HIV infections increasing among homosexuals (AP)
Source: Y! Health HIV & AIDS News [2010.03.16]
AP - New HIV infections are increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes who don't seek help because of laws that criminalize these practices, the head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday.
It's Time To Reassess Where We Stand With An HIV Vaccine As Numbers Infected Rise In UN Study
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today [2010.03.17]
According to a recent United Nations study, HIV infection rates among high-risk groups such as gays, drug users and sex workers are on the rise around the world. U.N. AIDS agency chief Michel Sidibe is saying the increase may be due to worsening discrimination against these groups in certain countries. In the U.S...
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