ProHealth AIDS Research and News

Vitamin D controls T cell antigen receptor signaling and activation of human T cells Source: Nature Immunology, Mar 7, 2010

feeds@prohealth.com ( Marina Rode von Essen, Carsten Geisler, et al.) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Infection-fighting T cells can't activate without vitamin D.

From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 03-10-10

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Sharing news about surveys, tests, trials, coping, pain, Medicare, social support ideas, and more.

Characterization of XMRV in prostate cancer Source: 2010 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (Abstract 117), Mar 5-7, 2010

feeds@prohealth.com (EA Klien, et al.) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 PDT

XMRV infection is transmissible via bloodstream & semen in primates, much as HIV is;

Surprise discovery that HIV retrovirus hides in bone marrow offers new hope for eradication

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 PDT

'We're going to have to develop specific strategies aimed at targeting these latently infected cells.'

Statin drug appears to weaken body's immune defenses

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 PDT

"Simvastatin delivers a one-two punch to the immune system."

TRANSCRIPTS of Mikovits Jan 22 XMRV Presentation and Q&A

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Many thanks to the small group of dedicated people on the Phoenix Rising Forums who transcribed the audio portion of this 2.5-hour webcast.

Retroviral infection in vivo requires an immune escape virulence factor encrypted in the envelope protein of oncoretroviruses Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, Feb 8, 2010

feeds@prohealth.com (Geraldine Schlecht-Louf, et al.) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Researchers identify 'a unique definite target for antiretroviral therapies and vaccine strategies' applicable to HTLV & XMRV infectious human retroviruses.

Eating Fat is Good� Maybe� Could Be� Sometimes

feeds@prohealth.com (Joe Garma ) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Aim for fat consumption of Omega-3 and Monosatuated Fatty Acids in the range of 20% to 25% of your daily caloric intake.

The Brain Boosting B-12: Hydroxocobalamin

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Clinical studies have shown it can help to improve cognitive functioning, fight fatigue, promote heart health, and alleviate cellular oxygen-starvation caused by cyanide from cigarette smoke & other sources.

VIDEOS of Dr. Mikovits XMRV Seminar and Q&A

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth and HHV-6 Foundation) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 PDT

Two downloadable videos, covering the presentation and the Q&A, plus a link to transcripts at the Phoenix Rising XMRV forum.