Alternative Health

Neck Surgery Without a Scar Reported March 26, 2010 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They're lumps that form at the base of the neck: More than half of all adults will deal with a thyroid nodule during their lives. Sometimes these lumps turn into cancer. Now there's a new way to remove them without leaving a big scar across the … [Read more...]

Botox for Bladders Reported March 19, 2010 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's well known for its cosmetic uses -- but doctors say Botox may also be the key to helping millions of Americans that suffer from overactive bladders. It's ranked among the 10 most common chronic medical conditions and impacts nearly 34 million people. More … [Read more...]

Magnets Guide Hearts Back Into Rhythm Reported March 12, 2010 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's one of the most common heart problems -- 2.2 million Americans have an irregular heart beat, or atrial fibrillation. If left untreated, it puts people at an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Doctors are now using a new piece … [Read more...]

Acupuncture, massage have cancer care role Reported March 01, 2010 CHICAGO, March 1 (UPI) -- Acupuncture, massage and other alternative therapies have a place in cancer care, a U.S. doctor says. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Julian Schink of Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University says … [Read more...]

Acupuncture may relieve menstrual cramps: paper   Reported February 20, 2010 Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affect up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found. In a review of 27 studies that involved nearly 3,000 women, researchers from the … [Read more...]

Placebos: Faking Your Kids' Meds Reported February 05, 2010 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cold and flu season are in full swing! But what do you give your kids to relieve them of the sniffles and sneezes? Researchers at Penn State say over-the-counter cough syrups work no better than placebos, so why not try a sugar pill to help … [Read more...]

Marijuana in Medical Care? Reported February 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Does marijuana have a place in medical treatment? Researchers say they now have science-based information with which policy makers can begin discussing the place of marijuana in medical care. Researchers at the University of California’s Center for Medical … [Read more...]

Sand bathing: a popular form of therapy in Japan Reported February 20, 2010 IBUSUKI, Kagoshima Prefecture: A cold winter spell is still blanketing many countries in the northern hemisphere. In Japan, many are looking for unique ways to keep warm, while reaping health benefits. The warm sand by the sea in … [Read more...]

Power In Placebos Reported February 01, 2010 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They’re called placebos, sugar pills, shams, shots of saline and fake creams. But some argue even though their ingredients may be bogus, the reactions are real. Almost half of all doctors regularly give their patients placebos. Are they con artists or do they know … [Read more...]

Couples who play together stay together Reported February 05, 2010 By Jari Love, For Neighbours Women are masters at multi-tasking. We can schedule play dates for our kids, spend a full day at work, do all the grocery shopping and still have dinner on the table for the entire family. However, to make it all happen, we often put ourselves and … [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...]

Asthma and Wheezing Develop By Age 6 Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with asthma-like symptoms during their preschool years develop them by age 6, and the problems do not significantly change for at least 10 years, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson studied 826 children based on … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Marijuana-based Medicine Helps Arthritis Reported November 9, 2005    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors who tested a medicine made from a marijuana plant on people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) found it helps ease pain and may also suppress the progression of the disease. While noting the cannabis-based medicine (CBM) produced only small and variable benefits in this small … [Read more...]

Gene Therapy Halts Fatal Brain Disease Reported November 05, 2009 Scientists have used gene therapy to halt the progression of adrenoleukodystrophy, a fatal neurodegenerative disease caused by a single defective gene, in two seven-year-old boys. It took more than a decade to refine the therapy, in which stem cells taken from the boys’ bone marrow were hacked with healthy … [Read more...]

Dental Spa Reported May 29, 2008 COVINGTON, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About half of Americans don't seek regular dental care and often fear is the reason, but that could soon change. More and more dentists are adding services you'd expect to find at the spa to help patients feel more at ease. The atmosphere is calm and soothing. There's a paraffin dip … [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...]

Turn Down Your Ears Reported January 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loud concerts and parties today -- hearing aids tomorrow, right? It turns out, researchers may have discovered a simple alteration to the ear canal that protects against acoustic trauma from loud noises. An existing sound-limiting system in the ear sends signals from the brain to turn … [Read more...]

Yoga for Back PainReported December 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People suffering from lower back pain may find relief in an ancient art, report researchers from Group Health Cooperative's Center for Health Studies in Seattle. The first-of-its-kind study on back pain and yoga revealed yoga can significantly ease the condition and … [Read more...]

Scorpions Lead the Way to New Brain Cancer Treatment Reported July 31, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A synthetic version of a protein found in the venom of the Giant Yellow Israeli scorpion may one day offer real hope to patients suffering from a deadly form of brain cancer. Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai … [Read more...]

Music to Your Heart Reported November 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We often say certain sounds are like music to our ears. Researchers now believe they may be music to our hearts as well. In a new study conducted among ten healthy volunteers, they found listening to enjoyable music significantly increased the dilation of blood vessels. Compared to … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Pain Relieving Patch for Children Reported November 21, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a new option for treating severe pain in children. New research shows using a transdermal patch to deliver the opioid fentanyl is a safe and effective way to control pain in children ages 2 to 16. Researchers from the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, studied … [Read more...]