Baby lotions, shampoos, powders may expose infants to worrisome chemicals Reported February 04, 2008 CHICAGO - Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests. The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring … [Read more...]

Lighting up Sinus ProblemsReported July 18, 2008 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thirty-million Americans suffer from sinus problems. In fact, new studies show patients with chronic sinus problems miss more work and are less productive than people with any other chronic disease, including back pain and high blood pressure. Surgery can be risky and painful, … [Read more...]

Lemons for Asthma Reported December 23, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Millions of Americans suffer from asthma, and the key to their relief could be found in a lemon. A new study shows citrus oils help prevent asthma symptoms in animals. Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology conducted a study to … [Read more...]

Smokers Kicking The Butt Reported August 24, 2008 With statistics coming in from all around, there is an encouraging piece of good news for the anti-smoking groups, thanks to whose campaigns, the smoking rates for adult smokers has dropped down a teeny bit, this year, to 21.9% from the earlier 23%. In a survey conducted by the Gallup Korea on behalf … [Read more...]

Kids Diagnosing ThemselvesReported September 17, 2009 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- "Mommy, I don't feel good." Many parents hear that and think their child is whining. One kid diagnosed herself with a scary disease before the adults noticed anything wrong.   Josie Somerlott is usually bouncing around, but the spring was taken out of her step while watching a movie.   … [Read more...]

Keeping Sinuses ClearReported January 09, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's like having a bad cold that won't go away. Sixteen million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis. If they don't get treated quickly it can turn into a dangerous infection; but a new blood test is making it easier for people to get on a fast track to feeling better. … [Read more...]

Scientists Take to the 'Airways' to Find New Asthma TreatmentsSUNDAY, March 20 SUNDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- Research focusing on inflammation of the airways in asthma may eventually lead to new therapies for the disease. Asthma, a chronic and sometimes life-long disease, is characterized by inflammation of the airways, which … [Read more...]

Gene breakthrough to make smoking less addictive Reported January 21, 2009 Professor Kazufumi Yazaki, a plant molecular biologist at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, has spent three years identifying the Nt-JAT1 gene as the transporter for nicotine. He says he now aims to … [Read more...]

Is Your Commute Killing You?Reported April 22, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- How much time do you spend in a car? Your daily commute may be taking more of a toll than you realize! As Ivanhoe explains, if you don't smoke and you have pretty healthy habits, your car ride to and from work may be the unhealthiest part of your day. … [Read more...]

Is Smoking in Our Genes?Reported August 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A person’s reaction to his or her first taste of nicotine is linked to a particular genetic variation, according to a new study. The finding may help explain the path that leads from that first cigarette to lifelong smoking. Researchers point to an uncommon variation of a gene known as … [Read more...]

Breakthrough vaccine to prevent food allergies developed. November 13 [Health India]: Washington: Researchers have now developed a breakthrough vaccine which can benefit millions who suffer from food allergies , especially nut and milk allergies. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have developed vaccines that vastly … [Read more...]

Improving Lung Function Reported July 17, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If asthmatic smokers break the habit, their lung function will improve. A study released this week reveals after just a week without cigarettes, smokers with asthma can expect to be breathing much easier. … [Read more...]

How to Kick the Smoking HabitReported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its … [Read more...]

Household Chemical DangersReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Household products used on a daily basis could cause chemical exposure that’s hazardous to your health. According to a new study, common products like cleaners, beauty products, food packaging and electronics used in homes are a significant source of personal chemical exposure that … [Read more...]

Helium Helps Asthmatics BreatheReported June 19, 2009 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma affects 23 million adults and 9 million kids. The wheezing, coughing and suffocating can turn into a life-threatening situation. Now, doctors are turning to helium to help people breathe easier. It's been a rough start for Emery. Trouble breathing stressed his heart. Now doctors … [Read more...]

Hair Dye Allergies on the Rise Reported February 6, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As hair dyeing becomes more popular among the younger generation, allergic reactions also become more common. British researchers warn coloring your hair can lead to dermatitis on the face. It can also leave you with a swollen face in severe cases. … [Read more...]

Rhinitis Linked To Adult-Onset AsthmaReported October 07, 2008 Adult-onset asthma can be predicted by the presence of rhinitis, both allergic and non-allergic, according to an article released on September 19, 2008 in The Lancet. To investigate the potential implications of both allergic and non-allergic rhinitis on adult-onset asthma, … [Read more...]

New Risk for Asthma, Allergy FoundTHURSDAY, Dec. 23 THURSDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDayNews) -- Do you have the guts to resist allergies and asthma?A University of Michigan study says changes in the bacteria and fungi (microflora) in the gastrointestinal tract may intensify immune system response to common allergens inhaled into the lungs. This can result in an … [Read more...]

Genes Help Kick HabitReported June 06, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The power to quit smoking may be in your genes. For the first time, researchers have identified gene patters that appear to influence how well one responds to specific smoking cessation treatments. The research was a collaborative effort between Duke University Medical Center, the National … [Read more...]

Gene Found for Childhood Asthma Reported January 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pediatric researchers have identified a gene which may provide an important target for new childhood asthma treatment. Asthma is a complex disease in which a large number of genes are thought to interact with one another and with environmental factors to produce asthma's … [Read more...]

Gender Impacts Asthma SeverityReported August 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Girls and boys deal with asthma differently. A new report from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School shows even though boys are more likely to have childhood asthma than girls, they are also more likely to outgrow it in adolescence and have fewer incidents after … [Read more...]

Fruit Juices Hamper Drugs’ BenefitsReported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Washing down your medicine with fruit juice may be a bad idea. You may have heard that grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of certain drugs and potentially turn normal doses into toxic ones. Now, the scientist who first identified this problem finds grapefruit and other … [Read more...]

For Lung Transplants, More is BetterReported January 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The number of lung transplants performed at a hospital could mean life or death for patients seeking the surgery, new research suggests. In the first overall assessment of lung transplant success rates in the United States and Canada, researchers found institutions that … [Read more...]

Fishy Diet Protects Babies from Eczema?Reported September 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fish is often a forbidden food when it comes to infants because of its allergenic properties; but now, experts say a diet that includes fish may protect babies from developing a common skin condition. Swedish researchers say infants who are fed fish before they are nine … [Read more...]

Fish oil Helps Asthma Reported January 12, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding fish oil to the diet may help reduce the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma (EIA). A new study from Indiana University in Bloomington reveals fish oil helps reduce narrowing of the patients' airways, allowing them to use less asthma … [Read more...]

Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against AsthmaSeptember 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, and zucchini. Spanish researchers who followed children from before birth up till age six and a half report … [Read more...]

Fighting Food Allergies Reported April 17, 2006 SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you have a food allergy, you know grocery shopping can be exhausting. You never know if what makes you sick will pop up in a product you wouldn't expect. Now, a new change in food labeling takes out the guesswork. Most … [Read more...]

Farm Living Could Mean no More AllergiesReported May 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pregnant mothers who spend time on farms may be protecting their newborns from developing allergies. Researchers in Germany recently studied 18 farming mothers and 59 non-farming mothers and discovered that exposure to farms affects a baby’s T regulatory cells. These cells are … [Read more...]

Extra Test Doesn't Help Kids with AsthmaReported January 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding an expensive test to standard symptom monitoring doesn't appear to help children with mild to moderate asthma. In a new study out of the Netherlands, researchers saw equally significant improvements for children whose asthma medications were adjusted based on … [Read more...]