Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry extract may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs used to fight ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy using platinum-based drugs is a mainstay treatment for ovarian cancer. However, cancer cells tend to develop resistance to platinum therapy over time, and higher doses of the drugs can cause unwanted side effects, including nerve … [Read more...]

Copper Fights Hospital Infections Reported August 01, 2008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Once you enter a hospital for care, your risk of developing a hospital-acquired infection is one in twenty. It's a common problem plaguing our nation's hospitals and the patients inside them and the consequences can be deadly. Now, why a common metal could … [Read more...]

Collaborative Rounds Reported July 01, 2008 CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've been hospitalized recently, you may be surprised to learn that most doctors, nurses, therapists and other health professionals rarely sit down and talk to each other about how to treat patients; but, that's beginning to change thanks to a new process. It's … [Read more...]

Cocoa may Help Lower Blood Pressure Reported April 10, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Grabbing a candy bar for dessert may be better for you than you think. Foods rich in cocoa seem to reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of previously published research.   Foods rich in compounds like polyphenols are thought have beneficial effects on blood pressure and … [Read more...]

Clinical Trials Saving Kids Reported February 18, 2009 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than a million people are currently enrolled in clinical trials across the country, all hoping experimental medicine will cure them. For a baby battling a deadly disease, turning to a trial is scary, but his family says taking the risk saved his life. In just … [Read more...]

Clean and Green Reported July 24, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The average home in the United States contains about 63 synthetic chemical products. Exposure to such chemicals has been linked to asthma and other respiratory problems, but there are ways to make your home a safer place to live. The diapers Elizabeth Letsch users on her daughter … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Extract for Prediabetes -- (Ivanhoe First) Reported November 30, 2005   By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows the cinnamon extract Cinnulin PF may not only help prediabetic patients regulate blood glucose levels but may also reduce body fat and build lean mass. Exercise Scientist Tim Ziegenfuss, Ph.D., CEO of the … [Read more...]

Hope for Chronic Pain Reported August 15, 2005 ROCKVILLE, Utah (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Thousands of Americans are out of work and permanently disabled because of chronic pain. Usually these patients are treated with heavy doses of medication, however, a new program combines the best of several therapies to pack a serious punch. Today, Myrna Soderquist makes sure every … [Read more...]

Chinese Medicine for Asthma Reported November 13, 2006  By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health CorrespondentPHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Alternative, or complementary medicine, is growing increasingly popular in the United States. "Only 10 percent, and at most, 30 percent of our health care is actually … [Read more...]

Chinese Remedy for Breast Cancer Prevention   Reported December 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People have used the sweet wormwood plant to fight malaria, a mosquito borne disease, since ancient times. Now, new research reveals a chemical from the plant may be a powerful breast cancer prevention treatment. … [Read more...]

Vitamin E Reduces Inflammation: Key to Reducing Heart Disease, Stroke and Other Health Problems 1/31/2005 (HealthNewsDigest.com)...NEW YORK, January 27, 2005 - Vitamin E plays a significant role in both reducing inflammation and cleansing the body of damaging free … [Read more...]

Sleep less and get fat 07 Dec 2004 The recent rise in obesity may be partly due to the reduced amount of time we spend asleep, according to new research from the University of Bristol, UK. Dr Shahrad Taheri from Bristol University, and colleagues in the United States, examined the role of two key hormones that are involved in regulating appetite - ghrelin and … [Read more...]

Hepatitis B Accounts For 40 Percent Of 'Missing' Asian Women July 10, 2007 Science Daily — In a groundbreaking, sure-to-be-controversial new study, Emily Oster (a graduate student in economics at Harvard University) argues that excess female mortality, such as infanticide, may not be the only cause of uncommonly high male to female ratios in many Asian … [Read more...]

Centenarian SecretsNovember 09, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Right now, there are 55,000 people in the United States who are 100 years old or older. In fact, people older than 100 are the fastest-growing age group in the United States. How do they defy death? What are the secrets of longevity? Frank Di Paolo junior is 100 years old. "I … [Read more...]

Cane Fu Fighting Reported April 02, 2009 CANEGARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a new exercise trend. It's not Kung-Fu. It's "Cane-Fu." The class is empowering seniors to fight back. Cane Fu is a mix of aerobics and self-defense. Canes are the weapons! "We can teach almost anyone how to break a chokehold with a cane," Sheldon S. … [Read more...]

Cancer Care: Medicine and More Reported February 28, 2008 CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most treatments for cancer include chemotherapy, surgery or radiation. But rarely does the standard of care extend further. But a center in Chicago is using a unique way to fight cancer. Three weeks after her youngest daughter was born, Gloria … [Read more...]

Can We Live Forever?November 05, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, nearly 700,000 people will die from heart disease. Almost 600,000 will be killed by cancer. Another 150,000 will become a victim of stroke. But what if scientists could eliminate disease? Eliminate sickness? If we do everything right, can we live forever? Some people say … [Read more...]

Can Soy Protect the Lungs? Reported June 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- commonly known as COPD -- is most often caused by a lifetime of smoking. But could what a person eats make a difference? Yes, report Australian researchers who surveyed 300 Japanese COPD patients about their diets, comparing them with 340 … [Read more...]

Calcium Supplements may not Help Healthy Kids Reported April 24, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers cast doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in children. After a recent systematic review, researchers found supplementing a diet with calcium in healthy … [Read more...]

Surgery Can Reduce Migraine Symptoms Wed Jan 12 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Surgical removal of trigger points on the face and head can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches, and in some cases totally eliminate them, investigators report. … [Read more...]

Insomnia is a persistent condition: Study Reported March 11, 2009 Quebec, March 11 - A new study claims that about three-fourth of insomniacs report experiencing insomnia for at least one year and almost half of the insomniacs experience the condition for about three years. The report carrying study findings were published in March 9 issue of … [Read more...]

Vitamins C and E Don't Reduce Pregnancy Complications Reported April 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking large doses of vitamins C and E offers no protection against a potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy or poor outcomes for the infant. That's the key finding from Australian researchers who … [Read more...]

Alternative Heart Bypass Treatment Reported December 5, 2005   SPRING HILL, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's one of the most common heart procedures in Cina, and it's now gaining popularity in the United States. It looks uncomfortable, but patients say it doesn't hurt, and it's giving them a new chance at life -- for many, without surgery. Larry Rodarmer died five … [Read more...]

Broccoli Sprouts Ward Off Stomach Cancer Reported April 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who carry the H. pylori bacteria in their guts are at higher risk for stomach cancer. Now a new study suggests an easy way to reduce that risk: eat broccoli sprouts. In a study conducted among 48 men and women from Japan, Johns Hopkins investigators found … [Read more...]

Breakthrough Coma Reversal with GlueOctober 03, 2007 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If anyone can find beauty on a busy Los Angeles street, it's Algis Bliudzius. He savors life more … since the day he almost lost it. "He gave me the last rites, and he blessed me, and I kissed his hand, and he left, and I felt pretty good about it," Bliudzius … [Read more...]

Hormone replacement is linked to stroke risk Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist A review of the research evidence suggests that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of a stroke.   Some studies have suggested that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can increase the risk of stroke, while others … [Read more...]

Botox for Migraines   --  In-Depth Doctor's Interview Reported November 28, 2005 Stephen Silberstein, M.D., professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University and Director of the Jefferson Headache Center in Philadelphia, explains how Botox can help people with chronic daily headaches. Ivanhoe Broadcast News Transcript with Stephen Silberstein, M.D., Professor of … [Read more...]

Blood Cleaner Reported January 02, 2008 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A blood breakthrough -- a way to clean your blood and get rid of deadly toxins and viruses! It’s a device that could literally stop an epidemic in its tracks. People who have HIV know their blood is toxic. "I remember lying in bed thinking, … [Read more...]

Big Breakfast Helps Weight Loss Reported June 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now piling an extra helping on your plate may actually help trim your waistline. New research from Venezuela and Virginia Commonwealth University shows eating a big breakfast filled with carbohydrates and … [Read more...]