Nutrition & Wellness

Breast Cancer: Fighting Disease in 3-D Reported May 21, 2010 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime, but more than a quarter of them have dense breast tissue, which means standard mammograms don't always find the tumor. A new experimental 3-D scanner is showing promise for identifying cancers … [Read more...]

Study: Popular Autism Diet No HelpReported May 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Eliminating gluten and casein from the diets of children with autism had no impact on behavior, sleep or bowel patterns, according to a new study.   The University of Rochester researchers took pains to ensure participants received adequate nutrients, as children on gluten-free, … [Read more...]

Fighting Elderly AlcoholismReported May 20, 2010 QUEENS, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They're embarrassed, ashamed and many don't feel comfortable asking for help. Experts say more seniors are turning to the bottle to relieve feelings of loneliness and frustration. As many as 17 percent of people over the age of 65 have an alcohol problem. In many cases, no one ever … [Read more...]

Vitamin E: Help For COPDReported May 17, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women 45 and older who get long-term, regular doses of vitamin E may decrease their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 percent. Researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women's Hospital reviewed data from nearly 40,000 women, who were randomly assigned to … [Read more...]

Too Much Vitamin D: More Falls and FracturesReported May 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women age 70 years or older who received a single annual high dose of vitamin D had a higher rate of falls and fractures than did women who received placebo. Kerrie M. Sanders, Ph.D., of the University of Melbourne, Geelong, Australia and colleagues conducted a study to examine … [Read more...]

Fatty Foods: A No-No For Asthma PatientsReported May 17, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those with asthma should stay away from fatty foods, new research shows. Not only do they restrict a patient's airway, but they can also make their medications less effective. The study at the University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom, involved 40 patients with asthma who were … [Read more...]

IBS Relief: Gut ReactionReported May 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A place some refer to as "second brain" of the body may not lie where you expect it to. Most of us who associate serotonin with brain neurology are surprised to learn more than 95 percent of the body's serotonin occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, which has a complex neuronal circuit, much like … [Read more...]

Red Wine As Perfect For Gourmet Dining As It Is For Your Health! Reported May 05, 2010 These days, it seems that absolutely everybody who is anybody, " is now out there, excitedly and enthusiastically sharing the good news " that so many of us gourmands have known for decades, that premium quality, Red Wine is not only delicious to drink, but it is actually … [Read more...]

Green tea can make your teeth stronger Reported April 27, 2010 A cup of green tea a day may keep the dentist away. That's the conclusion of a new study published in Preventive Medicine, reports Discovery News. Green tea contains antimicrobial molecules called catechins that may promote dental health, researchers … [Read more...]

Less Sleep Means More Pounds For TeensReported May 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adolescents who don't get enough sleep may gain more than extra time to play video games or text their friends. They also may gain weight. In research led by Leslie A. Lytle, Ph.D., from the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children's Research Institute, … [Read more...]

Age Wave: Beating Your GenesReported May 03, 2010 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The obesity spike is expected to double the number of people with diabetes in the next 25 years. At the same time, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease will nearly quadruple. Science can't eliminate chance, bad choices or bad luck … but can science change your genes or … [Read more...]

Aspirin Ups Crohn's RiskReported May 04, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who take aspirin regularly for a year or more may be at increased risk of developing Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease, which affects approximately 60,000 people in the U.K. and 500,000 people in the U.S., is characterized by inflammation and swelling of any part of the digestive system. … [Read more...]

Pile on The Peppers to Shed PoundsReported May 03, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Imagine yourself eating your favorite Mexican meal topped with a generous pile of thinly sliced jalapeño peppers. What happens with that first firey bite? A little heat on the tongue? A bit of sweat on the brow?   Scientists are learning there is more to peppers than meets the eye (or … [Read more...]

Chokeberries: The New Power Food?Reported April 27, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to boost your health? Choke down a serving of chokeberries! The bright red and deep purple berries have been used by Native Americans for centuries. But now, the chokeberry can be found in the form of dietary supplements in local pharmacies and health food stores. Scientists think … [Read more...]

Grab Some Grapes; Reduce Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes?Reported April 28, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new animal study shows encouraging results of a grape-enriched diet preventing risk factors for metabolic syndrome; a condition that affects 50 million Americans and is often a precursor to type 2 diabetes.   Researchers from the University of Michigan … [Read more...]

Dying Because of a Hospital?Reported April 27, 2010 RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's supposed to be a place you go to for help, but sometimes, a trip to the hospital can turn into a patient's worst nightmare. One in five Americans say themselves or a family member were victims of a medical mistake. Now hospitals are taking steps to ensure patients stay … [Read more...]

Low Vitamin D Level Tied to Cognitive DeclineReported April 16, 2010 April 16, 2010 (Toronto) -- Two new studies add to evidence that older people with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment. The hope is that vitamin D supplements may be able to slow mental decline -- an intervention that one research team plans to put to the … [Read more...]

Sugar Is Not So Sweet For Your HealthReported April 22, 2010 A recent study done at Emory University, located in Atlanta, has linked high added sugar intake with a higher heart disease risk. The study showed that added sugar dropped the levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This is what is referred to as good cholesterol. The study also revealed that the … [Read more...]

Diet can sharply cut Alzheimer's risk: U.S. study Reported April 12, 2010 CHICAGO (Reuters) - A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, poultry and certain fruits and vegetables may have a powerful effect at staving off Alzheimer's disease, researchers reported on Monday. People who ate nutrients specifically selected for brain health had a 40 percent lower risk of … [Read more...]

Supplements Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?Reported April 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamins and calcium supplements taken over time may reduce the risk of breast cancer. "It is not an immediate effect," Jaime Matta, Ph.D., professor at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, was quoted as saying. "You don't take a vitamin today and your breast cancer risk is … [Read more...]

Sleep Problems Vary By RaceReported April 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's no surprise that trouble sleeping can cause a number of health-related problems, but a recent study demonstrates that insomnia's affect on quality of life can vary by race. Research showed African-Americans who snored regularly, had insomnia symptoms, or reported excessive daytime … [Read more...]

Can Diet Lower Alzheimer's Risk?Reported April 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among the elderly, affecting an estimated 5 million Americans. Unless some type of cure or prevention is found, that number may increase to 14 million by 2050, experts say. A recent study shows modifying your diet may be one way to … [Read more...]

Carbs Double Heart Disease Risk in WomenReported April 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women, beware: A high-carb diet may double your risk of heart disease. New research illuminates the health risk that foods with a high glycemic index pose to the body -- particularly in women. Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index raise blood sugar levels at a faster rate than … [Read more...]

Extreme Obesity Affecting Kids at Younger AgesReported March 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say children are gaining more weight, earlier in life. Twelve percent of black teenage girls, 11.2 percent of Hispanic teenage boys, 7.3 percent of boys and 5.5 percent of girls are now classified as extremely obese, according to a new study. This is the first … [Read more...]

Roasting a Gentler Cup of CoffeeReported March 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have identified substances that may be responsible for brewing heartburn in every cup of coffee, and believe they may have found a way around the stomach irritation that prevents almost two out of every ten of us from enjoying that morning cup. The report presented the … [Read more...]

New Research Aims to Snuff Out Smoking-Related DiseasesReported March 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New preliminary research shows promising results in reducing lung inflammation caused by cigarette smoke. Researchers at the University of Melbourne, Australia used mice to show that, by blocking a certain protein, they can reduce lung inflammation associated with … [Read more...]

Years of Smoking Linked to Lower Parkinson's RiskReported March 12, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smoking for a greater number of years may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease, but smoking a larger number of cigarettes per day does not. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. "These results could guide the … [Read more...]

New Syndrome Affects Thousands of PatientsReported March 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The introduction of high protein dietary supplements too quickly into the diet of patients eating poorly prior to their hospital admission can cause symptoms of confused mental status, difficulty walking and high levels of ammonia in the blood. Researchers at Boston University … [Read more...]

Wine may help women keep weight in check Reported March 08, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Light to moderate alcohol consumption, especially red wine, is not only good for a woman's heart, it's also good for her waistline, according to a study reported Monday. The study started out with nearly 20,000 trim middle-aged and older women. … [Read more...]

Obesity Protects the Body?Reported March 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity is the real enemy when it comes to our nation's declining health, right? One researcher says obesity is the body's way of preventing the destructive effects of overeating. Obesity expert Roger Unger, M.D., of the University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas, argues that obesity is the … [Read more...]