Galectin-3 Test May Decrease Unnecessary Surgical ProceduresReported May 19, 2008 NEW YORK -- May 19, 2008 -- Testing potentially cancerous thyroid nodules for the presence of galectin-3 could substantially decrease the number of unnecessary surgical procedures, reported authors of a study published in the June 2008 edition of The Lancet Oncology. Armando Bartolazzi, MD, … [Read more...]

Las Vegas therapist has a new treatment for painReported August 01, 2007 Most of us have aches and pains but getting rid of them is a challenge. Healthline 3's Beth Fisher tells us about a new therapy. Patients are finding some remarkable relief with a relatively new therapy being done at Sports Physical Therapy in Las Vegas. The therapy is a little unusual. And though … [Read more...]

Las Vegas therapist has a new treatment for painReported November 06, 2007 Most of us have aches and pains but getting rid of them is a challenge. The Healthline 3 Team tells us about a new therapy. Patients are finding some remarkable relief with a relatively new therapy being done at Sports Physical Therapy in Las Vegas. The therapy is a little unusual. And though … [Read more...]

A pain-free alternative to the flu shotReported November 06, 2007 Like it or not, flu season is here. The Centers for Disease Control just issued its first report for this flu season. Seven states are reporting cases. Nevada hasn't reported any cases so far, but California has. A new study may prompt your pediatrician to offer a different way to protect your child from … [Read more...]

Exercise Can Prevent Breast Cancer In Some Women Reported November 03, 2008 Los Angeles - Breast cancer is one of a woman’s worst fears. Many women go through having breast cancer only to have it again. However, studies show that exercise can prevent not only a relapse of breast cancer but any occurrence at all. The American Cancer Society and the American Institute for … [Read more...]

A Spot of Tea for Your MemoryReported August 08, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A few cups of coffee or tea not only give your body a pick me up, but they may improve a woman's memory as well. Text Continues Below Women age 65 and older who drink more than three cups of coffee -- or five to six cups of tea -- every day have less decline on memory tests than women … [Read more...]

Study suggests antidepressants may be beneficial for stroke victims Reported May 27, 2008 CHICAGO - Doctors may want to give stroke victims antidepressants right away instead of waiting until they develop depression, a common complication, new research suggests. The findings may lead to an expanded use for antidepressants. Someday high-risk people like stroke patients … [Read more...]

Live Past 100 Reported August 28, 2009 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The fountain of youth may be more attainable than you think. The average American lives 77.8 years, but the number of those living past 100 is growing. what is the secret to being a centenarian?   Harold Rottenberg has made a long living out of painting. Rottenberg is 103 years … [Read more...]

Live Longer with Vitamin DSeptember 11, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies involving more than 57,000 people report those who took supplements of the "sunshine vitamin" had a 7-percent lower risk of dying. On average, people were … [Read more...]

Life is a Do-Over Reported July 09, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Our leading killer remains what it has been every year since 1900: heart disease. It kills nearly 650,000 each year. We can only blame ourselves. Our own bad habits such as smoking, no exercise and fat-ridden diets are the main causes of heart disease. But did you know you can … [Read more...]

Less Energy Therapy is More Reported March 1, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to massage, acupuncture or touch therapy, James Oschman, Ph.D., says less is more. A traditionally trained biologist who now studies complimentary and alternative therapies, Oschman says practitioners don’t have to use a … [Read more...]

Laughter Yoga Reported September 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've ever taken a yoga class, you know the drill: downward dog, the cobra and cat stretches. But forget those poses for just a minute. There's now a new kind of yoga, and all it takes is a few laughs. When you picture yoga class, you probably imagine a group of people in a … [Read more...]

Fast Food Blamed for Obesity Korean version of "Super Size Me'' to Demonstrate Ill Effects of Fast Food 11-10-2004 Following a worldwide trend toward eating healthier food, fast food is now criticized as a major cause of obesity, despite being enjoyed by thousands of people in chain restaurants everywhere. Some civic groups have even staged anti-fast … [Read more...]

Physical Activity and Obesity among Premenopausal Women01 Dec 2004 Women who are approaching or at menopause and are at risk for obesity and heart disease can benefit from increasing their levels of physical activity, according to researchers at Kansas State University. The researchers looked at relationships between physical activity and obesity in 1,004 … [Read more...]

Obese Heart Failure Patients Fare Better Than Lean Wednesday, January 12, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although obesity is usually linked to detrimental health consequences, new research indicates that overweight people with heart failure have a lower mortality risk than those of normal weight.   This is not the … [Read more...]

Hypertension, lifestyle link among blacks Wednesday, January 5, 2005 CHICAGO, Jan 04, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Illinois researchers Tuesday reported high rates of hypertension among U.S. African-Americans might be associated with lifestyle more than genetics.   The international study, published … [Read more...]

IVF and Acupuncture Reported November 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Reducing the stress and anxiety women feel when undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered important in improving the pregnancy rate in these women. Acupuncture has shown promise in easing these symptoms, but a new investigation out of Hong Kong suggests a sham version of the … [Read more...]

Insulin, Aging and Long Life Reported March 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may not be the fountain of youth, but new research on insulin shows it plays an important role in aging and lifespan. Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Irvine, Calif., report insulin inhibits a master gene regulator protein called SKN-1; increased SKN-1 … [Read more...]

Inherited Breast Cancer and Red Wine Reported October 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals a common thread between inherited breast cancer and red wine. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health looked for the method by which mutations in tumor suppressor genes such as BRCA-1 lead to breast cancer. They found the normal form of … [Read more...]

Yoga More Popular Than Ever Reported August 31, 2008 Who knew terms like downward facing dog, flowering lotus, and half camel would ever be phrases of popular culture without a chorus of snickers being heard throughout a studio, classroom, or lecture hall? Unless you've been hiding in a box since the Millennium started, you know what yoga is. The … [Read more...]

Yoga Boosts Heart HealthReported November 09, 2009 ScienceDaily (Nov. 9, 2009) — Heart rate variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has been shown to be higher in yoga practitioners than in non-practitioners, according to research to be published in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics. The autonomic nervous system … [Read more...]

Staying Young with Yoga Reported December 17, 2008 For centuries, Hindu devotees have talked about the miraculous effects of yoga. In the last century, the world has woken up to Yoga and its many benefits. Today, we talk about how yoga helps us stay young. Ever since the dawn of the 21st century, the health and beauty industry has been growing in … [Read more...]

Ramdev breathes new life into ancient yog prescription Reported January 06, 2009 Whatever might be said of yog master Swami Ramdev Ji, one cannot accuse him of being dull. Clad in orange robes, his early morning television show pulls in 20 million viewers in India alone, with the usual video and summer camp spinoffs, as well as things like yoga … [Read more...]

Improve Your Computer Vision Reported April 8, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tens of millions of people spend four to eight hours in front of a computer every day, and it's only going to get worse! All that time can have an impact on your eyesight. If you are one of these people, you may suffer from a syndrome you don't even realize you … [Read more...]

Hypnosis Helps Unexplained Chest Pain Reported September 28, 2006  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You've been to the doctor and had all the tests. But no one can tell you why you're experiencing chest pains. If that sounds like you, then hypnosis might help. A new study conducted by British researchers reveals … [Read more...]

Hyperbaric Oxygen for Traumatic Brain Injuries Reported May 21, 2008 NEW ORLEANS, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Five million people in the United States have traumatic brain injuries -- injuries that are likely to have a significant impact on their quality of life and their future. There is no cure, but LSU researchers have found a treatment that could make a … [Read more...]

Hydration Without Calories Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new sports drink that describes itself as a zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage may be a good option for athletes seeking hydration. A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting demonstrated that Aqua-Lyte doesn’t contain the sugars, … [Read more...]

Hospital Rooms of the Future Reported April 24, 2008 PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've ever had an overnight hospital stay, you know the worries -- from medication mistakes to hospital infections. But now, some hospitals are using futuristic "smart rooms" to help doctors eliminate many problems. Rita Mulkerin has heart problems and has … [Read more...]

Homeopathic Effectiveness Reported August 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Homeopathic remedies produce no more healing benefits than dummy treatments, according to Swiss researchers. Researchers from the University of Berne, Switzerland, compared the outcomes of more than 100 placebo-controlled trials of homeopathic remedies with matched trials involving traditional … [Read more...]

High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some war veterans have trouble sleeping after a deployment to Iraq. New research finds both sleep medication and non-pharmacological treatment can help these vets get a better night’s sleep. The study specifically finds high tech help may be key when treating young vets … [Read more...]