Nutrition & Wellness

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...]

Researchers link lack of sleep to early death Reported May 06, 2010 People who get less than six hours sleep per night have an increased risk of dying prematurely, researchers said on Wednesday. Those who slumbered for less than that amount of time were 12 percent more likely to die early, though researchers also found a link between sleeping more than … [Read more...]

Big, Bigger, Biggest News: Obesity Rate Doubles Reported February 11, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a major study on how three important heart disease risk factors have changed across the world over the last three decades. The study shows that in 2008, more than one in ten of the … [Read more...]

The Missing Ingredient For More Efficient Muscles Reported February 4, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A recent study traces that improved performance to increased efficiency of the mitochondria that power our … [Read more...]

Want to Improve Memory? Try Aerobic Exercise Reported February 1, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A recent study traces that improved performance to increased efficiency of the mitochondria that power our … [Read more...]

Low-carb diet best for weight and cholesterol control, study shows Reported July 16, 2008 ATLANTA - The Atkins diet may have proved itself after all: A low-carb diet and a Mediterranean-style regimen helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet in one of the longest and largest studies to compare the duelling weight-loss techniques. A bigger surprise: … [Read more...]

Goin’ Vegetarian   Reported June 01, 2009 Sizzling steaks made with soy beans and vegetable protein, Jjambbong made with vegetable spices infusion instead of chicken gravy, Bulgogi made from wheat protein processed with nuts … These are foods that can scarcely be imagined without meat, yet meatless versions filled the table at … [Read more...]

Aged suffer lack of mental health help Reported May 01, 2010 We Are now living longer and, as long as we can get all the so-called lifestyle illnesses under control, we may well live pretty much forever. That is the promise and the hope. And while life by its nature is appealing (considering the alternative), what is the … [Read more...]

More evidence for the benefits of eating fish Reported February 21, 2010 Given that this world of ours demands immediate solutions to immediate problems, it is perhaps no surprise that the most popular food supplement in the UK and US is … wait for it … fish oil. In Britain alone, annual sales of fish oils are some £110 … [Read more...]

High-Sugar Diet Increases BP; Gout Drug Protective Reported September 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug used to treat gout seems to protect against blood pressure increase in men on a high-fructose diet, according to new research. "This is the first evidence of a role of fructose in raising blood pressure and a role for lowering uric acid to protect … [Read more...]

Many consider raw milk betterReported March 01, 2010 DALLAS — Like most any mom with young children, Iliana Cantavella is used to making a run for a gallon of milk. But she goes to the tiny store at Lavon Farms, the last dairy left in Collin County. There, for $8 a gallon, she buys milk that comes straight from the registered Guernsey and Jersey cows grazing in the fields … [Read more...]

Here comes the sunshine vitamin Reported May 27, 2008 We all enjoy the summer sun. low DR PAULINE BALAC, senior lecturer in biology in the School of Applied Sciences at Huddersfield University, tells us why it – not to mention vitamin D – is good for us HERE comes summer, we hope; but is the sun good or bad for us? At … [Read more...]

High GI foods may cause liver disease Reported September 21, 2007 Eating plenty of foods that are high in rapidly-digested carbohydrates may lead to liver failure, a new study has found. Scientists at Children's Hospital Boston found that mice which were fed on a high-glycaemic diet, comprised of a type of cornstarch that is … [Read more...]

The first Canadian study to investigate vitamin D levels in toddlers has found that more than 80 per cent of the children tested didn't have enough of the sunshine vitamin and nearly a third had such low amounts that doctors classified them as deficient. The finding, based on blood tests of two-year olds from the Toronto area, suggests that shortfalls in vitamin D may be … [Read more...]

Live longer by reducing red meat intake: StudyReported March 23, 2009 Eating large amounts of red or processed meat increases the risk of dying, new research involving more than half a million people shows. The sheer size and quality of the study has led the Canadian Cancer Society to say it will be lowering its recommended limit on the amount of red and processed meats … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Supplements No Help Against MelanomaReported May 07, 2009 MONTREAL, May 7 -- Increased vitamin D intake is not protective against melanoma, and may actually increase the risk, according to the results of the largest prospective cohort study on the topic. Among the 68,611 participants in the Vitamins and Cohort Lifestyle (VITAL) study, there was no … [Read more...]

The Deadline Diet - Part 1 Reported January 15, 2009 Times Nutritionist Amanda Ursell and Fitness Expert Matt Roberts have devised a delicious 28-day diet to get you looking fit and trim. If there's a big event you want to look your best for this summer, or you're dreading squeezing into those swimming trunks, why not follow our 28-day … [Read more...]

Is Raw Milk Safe to Drink?Reported March 22, 2009 (HealthNewsDigest.com) - In a word, no. The main difference between raw milk and pasteurized milk is the amount of bacteria. Raw milk can be very dangerous, especially for pregnant women, children, or those with a weakened immune system. Proponents feel it’s more nutritious and contains antimicrobial properties. Raw milk … [Read more...]

The Deadline Diet - Part 2 Reported January 15, 2009 In the second part, follow Times Nutritionist Amanda Ursell's pick'n'diet and Fitness Expert Matt Robert's easy exercises After two weeks of following the plan, not only will you be feeling lighter but, hopefully, you'll be looking it too. This week I've added some vegetarian options to … [Read more...]

Sleep Habits Differ by EthnicityReported March 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New polls report more differences than similarities in sleep habits among four major ethnic groups. The majority of respondents from each ethnic group -- Asians, blacks, Hispanics and whites -- in the 2010 Sleep in America poll agreed that poor sleep is at the root of many health problems. … [Read more...]

Vitamin D could reduce the risk of osteoporosis – in unborn babies Reported October 13, 2008 Giving pregnant women Vitamin D supplements could reduce the risk of their babies developing osteoporosis in later life, according to UK researchers. Results of the new Arthritis Research Campaign-funded trial, the UK’s first, could have a significant effect … [Read more...]

Study: Vitamins may not protect against cancerReported November 11, 2008 Yet another study shows that vitamin supplements may not offer protection from cancer. Taking calcium and vitamin D didn't reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study of more than 2,000 postmenopausal women published in today's Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Doctors performed … [Read more...]