Nutrition & Wellness

Unhealthy Holiday Eating May be an Occupational Hazard Reported January 03, 2012 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A shift workers poor diet may now be considered an occupational hazard. According to this study, there was an association between type 2 diabetes and rotating shift patterns in U.S. nurses. Shift work is now a very common pattern of … [Read more...]

Combat Care: Gun Totin' Doctors Reported November 11, 2011 SAN ANTONIO, TX (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Out of their white coats and into camouflage. Doctors and nurses who volunteer for service are required to get a taste of the battlefield before they head to hospitals near war zones. They only have days to train for what they might … [Read more...]

Red Wine Increases Metabolism Reported November 2, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – After obese men took a relatively small dose or resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine, in purified form every day for a month, their metabolisms changed for the better. In fact, the effects appear to be as good for us as severe calorie restriction. … [Read more...]

Radiation Discovered in Rice Near Tokyo Published: August 19, 2011 TOKYO — Japanese inspectors found the first case of radioactive contamination in rice, the national grain, on Friday, adding it to the list of foods harmed by the accident at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Inspectors in Ibaraki … [Read more...]

Japan Lifts Ban on Beef From Disaster Area Published: August 25, 2011 The New York Times,TOKYO — Despite continuing fears over the safety of food from the area of the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan has lifted a ban on beef shipments from there that it had imposed just a month ago, … [Read more...]

Rural Residents Aren’t Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies Reported August 23, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even though they live closer to where the fruits and vegetables are grown, rural people aren’t eating as much produce as people who live in the city, according to this study conducted by the Essentia Institute of Rural Health … [Read more...]

Diet Mistakes! What Parents do Wrong Reported August 25, 2011 DETROIT, MI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the last 30 years, childhood obesity rates have tripled. Almost one in five kids between 6 and 19 are overweight! Choosing the right foods for your kids is key to making sure they don’t become a part of that statistic. We’ll show you … [Read more...]

Anorexia affecting young children in UK: statistics Reported Jul 31, 2011 Nearly 100 children aged between five and seven in Britain have been treated for anorexia or bulimia in the past three years, according to figures released on Monday. The statistics show that 197 children aged between five and nine were treated in hospital … [Read more...]

Danone snaps up nutrition business of India's WockhardtReported Aug 2, 2011 French food conglomerate Danone said Tuesday it had agreed to buy Wockhardt's nutrition business and brands for 250 million euros ($355 million), gaining an entry into India's baby nutrition markets. "The strong brand awareness of Wockhardt?s Dexolac, Farex and Nusobee baby nutrition … [Read more...]

Restaurant Calorie Counts Wrong Reported July 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Preventing obesity could be as simply as the availability of accurate information. Obesity has become more prevalent in the United States and a contributor to this are the endless fast food and sit down restaurants available. But what if by selecting foods … [Read more...]

Salt in Your Diet: Trouble! Reported July 27, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It seems like everything you pick off grocery store shelves has too much salt in it. The recommended daily allowance for sodium keeps dropping, but consumers aren’t listening. We all know too much sodium is bad for our hearts, but it’s also bad for just about … [Read more...]

Food Fraud Reported July 12, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Linked to dozens of deaths in Europe, Germany’s E. coli outbreak has people around the world wondering how safe their food really is. Here, in the United States, special agents are working hard to keep your family safe from counterfeit food. The underground industry brings … [Read more...]

Protein in Your Diet: How Much is too Much? Reported July 19, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- How much protein did you eat today? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, protein from foods like meat, fish and eggs should make up 26-percent of your daily caloric intake. So, why are so many high-protein products showing up in the … [Read more...]

Strength Training Curbs Hip, Spinal Bone Loss In Women With Osteoporosis   Reported July 13 , 2011 LWomen with osteoporosis a skeletal disease that erodes bone density, weakens bone strength and increases the risk of fractures might think taking it easy is the best way to prevent bone breaks. Yet an updated review of studies confirms that … [Read more...]

Two per cent of Australians diagnosed with an eating disorder 90 per cent are women : An Australian Study   Reported July 11 , 2011 Life’s sweetest memories and toughest struggles often revolve around what goes into our mouths. Perhaps that’s why our relationships with food can be as tumultuous as any romantic entanglement. But new research … [Read more...]

Patients with Eating Disorders Have an Increased Risk of Death Reported July 7, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who have eating disorders have an elevated mortality rate, especially those with anorexia nervosa (AN), according to this meta-analysis of previous studies. According to background information in the article, the … [Read more...]

Food as Medicine: Fighting Cancer and Disease Reported July 5, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From cancer to Alzheimer’s to depression … what you put in your body before and after diagnosis could be the difference in surviving or dying. We know what’s bad, and we know what’s good, but what’s best when it comes to cancer and … [Read more...]

Diet May Affect the Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Reported June 16, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A low saturated fat and low glycemic index diet appears to modulate the risk of developing dementia that eventually turns into Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, switching to this diet may not protect those already experiencing cognitive … [Read more...]

Olive Oil May Prevent Stroke Reported June 16, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Adding olive oil into your diet may help prevent stroke in older people, according to this study. “Our research suggests that a new set of dietary recommendations should be issued to prevent stroke in people 65 and older,” Study author Cecilia Samieri, PhD, … [Read more...]

How Alcohol Damages the Brain Reported June 17, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although alcohol affects many areas in the body, the brain is the primary target. Previously, not much was known about the molecular mechanisms by which alcohol alters brain activity, but now researchers have discovered interaction between alcohol and brain … [Read more...]

Herbs: The New Antibiotics? Reported May 23, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cancer treatments may impair the immune system, which can result in life-threatening infections. Now, new research shows Indian wild plants may play a role in fighting bacterial and fungal infections in the mouths of oral cancer patients. Bacteria like … [Read more...]

Chocolate Milk Banned from School Lunch Reported May 12, 2011   You’d think the promise to ban a sugary drink from the Los Angeles Unified School District would have made the new superintendent, John Deasy, a hero among parents and health advocates. But it didn’t. Instead, he’s being accused of compromising good child … [Read more...]

Apple a Day Really Does Keep the Doc Away Reported April 14, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You’ve probably heard the old adage or maybe even said it once before yourself, but will an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Dr. Bahram H. Arjmandi, Ph.D., R.D., Margaret A. Sitton Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Food and … [Read more...]

Alcohol + Energy Drinks = A Bad Combo Reported April 18, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s one of the latest trends in drinking: mixing alcoholic beverages with energy drinks. Though research on the effects of combining the two is not extensive, a new study shows that choosing vodka and Red Bull over rum and Coke may lead to riskier … [Read more...]

Bitterness Blocker Aims To Make Food More Appealing Reported March 31, 2011 We’ve all been guilty of passing up wholesome foods for better tasting, less nutritious ones at some point. With millions of adults and children avoiding those healthful foods because of the bitter taste, and gagging or vomiting when forced to take bitter liquid … [Read more...]

Explosion Rocks 2nd Nuclear Reactor in Japan MONDAY, March 14 An explosion Monday rocked the second of three reactors at earthquake-ravaged Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex, but officials insisted that radiation levels near the facility were safe, according to news reports. Authorities had been … [Read more...]

Sushi Restaurants Drop Japanese Fish on Radiation Fears March 18, 2011, 3:30 AM EDT March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Sushi restaurants are dropping Japanese fresh food from their menus as a radiation plume released by a damaged nuclear plant in the country heightens fears over possible radioactive contamination. “Our … [Read more...]

‘Good Cholesterol’ Structure Identified Reported March 15, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) –University of Cincinnati researchers have determined the structure of human HDL cholesterol and believe the finding could help explain how it protects against cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. HDL (high-density … [Read more...]