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What viruses do to our bodies — and how to stay protected

March 20, 2026

How can an HIV positive woman give birth to a healthy baby? With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, a safe pregnancy is possible — as Vivian from Uganda shows. Plus: What helps against shingles?

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Many women living with HIV fear they may never be able to have children. But thanks to modern medicine, a safe pregnancy is now possible. In Kampala, Vivian shares how her diagnosis first came as a shock — and how, with her mother’s support and consistent treatment, she now leads a completely normal life. This episode also explains how to recognize shingles and which treatments relieve symptoms. And how even seemingly harmless cold viruses can become dangerous if they reach the heart and trigger myocarditis — exactly what happened to 28 year old Folke. Plus: Does regular sauna bathing really strengthen the immune system — and is there scientific proof behind the claim?

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