#inflammation

Two-drug antiretroviral regimens suppress viral load, but three-drug combos may offer additional benefits.

Fulminant inflammation appears in 15-20%, and their health deteriorates

Problematic use of alcohol is likely far more common among HIV-positive people than in the general population.

The virus, especially if detectable, is tied to disruptions of the resetting of heartbeats.

Inflammation in people with HIV is associated with cardiovascular disease and other serious health conditions.

Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized trial examining how cholesterol-lowering statins and exercise affect health parameters.

Researchers analyzed the association between heavy drinking and immune function in those with untreated HIV.

However, a recent literature review did not find a link between such exercise and improved inflammation.

Chronic inflammation is associated with numerous harms.

Researchers analyzed changes in weight and signs of inflammation among people starting HIV treatment.

Research in human cells and mice found the antiretroviral suppressed harmful chronic inflammation linked to age-related disorders.

Those who exercise build up less liver fat, which is tied to inflammation that may give rise to cancer.

Researchers reached this conclusion by analyzing markers of immune activity in women’s genital tracts.

A research team has sought to address the critical lack of treatment guidelines for addressing HIV’s complex effects on aging.

Aside from taking antiretrovirals, quitting smoking is the number one way people with HIV can lower their risk of illness and death.