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...]

Benefits of Red Wine Reported July 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – We’ve heard red wine can be healthy in moderation. Now a new study says a large dose of one particular ingredient in red wine can ward off the effects of age on the heart, bones, eyes and muscles. The research was done in mice. Previous studies have shown that restricting calorie intake … [Read more...]

Beauty Foods Reported February 14, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People will go to great lengths to look more beautiful. But that quest can be expensive and painful. The key to beautiful skin could be in your next meal. We pick … pluck … and apply. But the real beauty secret may not be what you put on your face … but … [Read more...]

Beating the Odds: Prayer (Part 3 of 3)   Reported February 10, 2006 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Research shows more than half of Americans pray for their health. But the age-old debate over religion and science rages on in the medical world. Should we be spending money on clinical trials that … [Read more...]

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...]