Bamboo Could be the Next Best Thing Reported April 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bamboo fabric is popular in Asian countries, but has not caught on in the United States. Now, new research could help change that popularity. Chemists in Colorado have found ways to improve bamboo fabric that could make it more appealing to Americans. Bamboo is an … [Read more...]

Back Pain Test Reported September 01, 2009 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 31 million Americans suffer from lower back pain, but what many don't know is that just a few changes in their everyday routine could relieve the ache.   Kevin Dailey has been poked, pushed, pulled and stretched since he was 18.   "I've had problems with low back … [Read more...]

Autism Dog Reported May 13, 2008 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- How do you help a child with autism? With about one in 150 eight-year-old children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders each year, parents and doctors are looking for new ways to help these kids have a brighter future. For some, help is now coming from an unlikely place -- a … [Read more...]

Urinary incontinence is passed down from mother to daughterThursday, 4-Nov-2004 New research from the University of Bergen (UiB), Norway, shows that a woman who’s mother has urinary incontinence has a 30 percent greater chance for incontinence herself. For the first time, a larger study of the relationship of inheritance and urinary incontinence has been conducted. The … [Read more...]

Have more sex for better health!   Reported November 09, 2009 It won't be long before doctors prescribe steamy sex and caring communication along with healthy diets and rest. Researchers at the Monash University in Australia found that women who were sexually dissatisfied had lower well-being and vitality; and these women were not always those … [Read more...]

Attacking Autism: Reversing Its Effects Reported February 05, 2009 MURIETTA, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in children. No cure exists, and there is no one remedy that works for every child. Treatments range from the tried-and-true to the controversial, and even to the experimental.   Julia … [Read more...]

Aspirin may Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Advil and Aspirin work wonders for a headache or sore back, but now researchers believe Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), like Advil and Aspirin, may also help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Researchers from the University of British Columbia, … [Read more...]

New Test for Drug Resistant TB Promising for a Faster Diagnosis Reported July 01, 2007 People in poor countries who suffer from multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) will get a faster diagnosis thanks to a new diagnostic test unveiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The new test will allow doctors in poor countries to find out within … [Read more...]

Acupuncture hope for blood pressure patientsMarch 29 March 29 - Acupuncture may be able to achieve remarkable success in lowering blood pressure levels, researchers reported yesterday. Researchers from the University of California, USA, said they were now getting close to a scientific basis for the Chinese treatment. The findings … [Read more...]

Antioxidant Supplements may Increase Death Reported February 28, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Common antioxidants you take to improve your health may actually increase your risk of dying. A new report contradicts the claims of previous studies that antioxidant supplements, like beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E, prevent … [Read more...]

Antidepressants Don't Curtail Drinking in Women Reported March 1, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are depressed may still be hitting the bottle too hard, even if they are taking antidepressants. The same, however, can't be said for men. A new study shows depressed men on the medications significantly reduce their drinking … [Read more...]

Antidepressant Costs Could Have Funded Effective Alternatives Reported March 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom say some of the money spent on prescription antidepressants over the last decade could have instead gone to behavioral therapy, which has … [Read more...]

Anti-Cancer Beer Reported December 31, 2007 MUNICH, Germany (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some fruits, some veggies and now some beers may be made to help prevent cancer. Could beer one day qualify as health food? Bottoms up! A new brew in the works may actually be healthy for you. "Xanthohumol has been shown to be a very active substance … [Read more...]

Acupuncture for Surgical Pain Reported June 30, 2008 DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For centuries, acupuncture has been used for its pain-relieving benefits. Now, doctors are using the therapy in a setting where pain management is crucial -- during surgery.   Lauren Hennessey is being prepped for surgery. And along with drugs to numb the pain, … [Read more...]

Acupuncture for Arthritis Relief Reported December 28, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The ancient Chinese therapy of acupuncture can help those suffering from arthritis of the knee, according to new research. The study is the largest clinical trial on acupuncture reported to date.   More than 20 million Americans suffer from … [Read more...]

Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain Reported May 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) May 12, 2009 -- If you experience chronic low back pain, you might want to consider tiny needles as a therapy, and those needles don't even have to penetrate the skin. One of the largest studies of its kind found various types of acupuncture can ease symptoms in people with this … [Read more...]

Acupuncture Lacks Evidence, Say Researchers Reported July 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An ancient form of treatment is under new inspection. Acupuncture has been used in China for over a thousand years and more recently in Western countries to treat chronic stroke. Stroke ranks as the third … [Read more...]

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux Reported April 29, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from digestive problems like heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. Many turn to prescription drugs to control the acid in their stomachs, but some doctors say acid isn’t the problem. … [Read more...]