A study in Malawi compared men with similar CD4 counts and blood HIV levels. Those that also had the urethritis exhibited semen levels of HIV eight times higher than the others. Over 333 men participated in the study. The Lancet, June 28, 1997. Researchers have found that people who participate in a number of social activities such as church, sports, and singing groups suffer from fewer colds.
Researchers suspect that happiness and a sense of purpose work to strengthen the immune system.
JAMA, June 25, 1997. The United Nations will fund a study of certain Vietnamese herbs to quantify their effectiveness in treating heroin addictions. The research will study Heantos, a blend of 13 plants that seems to be very effective. A two-year Vietnamese study found a 95 percent success rate with the combination. United Press, June 23, 1997.