Nutrition & Wellness

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Vitamain D might fight Crohn's disease, says new studyReported February 27, 2010 Vitamin D, touted as the "sunshine cure," might also prevent and fight Crohn's disease, suggests a new study by Montreal researchers. The discovery has yet to be confirmed by clinical trials, but it raises hopes for the estimated 170,000 Canadians with either Crohn's disease or … [Read more...]

Calcium and vitamin D may not cut cholesterol Reported March 03, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People looking to improve their heart health by lowering their cholesterol levels won't find help from calcium and vitamin D supplements, according to a new study. While claims have been made for a beneficial effect of calcium and vitamin D on … [Read more...]

Eating fish has no effect on abnormal heart rhythm Reported March 02, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There are plenty of good reasons to eat fish, but preventing abnormal heart rhythms doesn't seem to be one of them, according to a new study. Dr. Jarrett D. Berry of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and his … [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...]

Coffee Prevents Heart Arrhythmia?Reported March 03, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Good news for Starbucks denizens -- a few cups of coffee each day may actually prevent you from being hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances. A California study by Kaiser Permanente found men and women who reported drinking four or more cups of coffee each day had an 18 percent … [Read more...]

Vitamin B3 May Help Repair Brain After a StrokeReported February 25, 2010 THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Based on the results of preliminary research in rats, researchers say that doses of vitamin B3 -- also known as niacin -- could help people recover brain function after a stroke. Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital found that rats who suffered induced … [Read more...]

Moderate Drinking Increases FlashbacksReported March 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The amount of alcohol you drink before a traumatic event could have a direct influence on how much impact that memory has on your mental health in the future. In a new study, participants drank either alcohol or a placebo and then performed a virtual reality task that examined how … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Improves Cardiovascular HealthReported March 03, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diets are no longer just fads! New research shows following a low-carbohydrate diet, a low-fat diet or a Mediterranean diet helps people reverse carotid atherosclerosis and lose weight. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Nuclear Research Center and Soroka … [Read more...]

Smoking Cessation Inhaler may be More Effective Reported March 01, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Trying to butt out for good? Duke University researchers have found a new way to help people stop smoking.   Researchers say the new technology may be more effective and more tolerable than Nicotrol inhaler. Nicotrol inhaler is a therapy that … [Read more...]

Study: Drinking Soda May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer Reported February 08, 2010 While an alkaline diet based on fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help keep off the extra pounds, individuals may want to consider cutting soda from their diet as well. A new report published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention … [Read more...]