Nutrition & Wellness

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...]

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...]

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...]

Garlic Lovers Breathing EasierReported March 03, 2010 (HealthNewsDigest.com) - COLUMBUS, Ohio - Garlic adds zest and taste to some of our favorite foods and now it may have potential to fight cancer, according to results from a new study from Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. In the study, researchers explored how consuming garlic could affect certain … [Read more...]

Sleep: Too Much or Too Little Adds Pounds Reported March 01, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Getting too much or too little sleep could add pounds to your waistline and leave you at risk for heart problems and diabetes. A new study in the journal SLEEP reveals in people younger than 40 years old, too little or too much sleep was associated with … [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...]

Study: Fish Oil May Reduce Risk of Psychosis Reported February 02, 2010 (Feb. 2) -- Patients at a high risk of developing schizophrenia are often treated with low-dose anti-psychotics in a bid to ward off the disorder. Now, a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that fish oil might offer similar benefits with … [Read more...]

Young India fails to mix sex and safetyReported February 23, 2010 New Delhi: More and more Indians may be shedding their inhibitions about sex and getting more ‘physical’ than generations gone by, but they seem poor at managing libido and protection together. Despite huge campaigns focusing on safe sex, a majority of Indians engage in unprotected sex. Condom use in … [Read more...]

Childhood Obesity may Slim Down Reported February 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The rate of obesity and chronic health problems like asthma and diabetes in children may have risen in recent years, but a new study shows these conditions are likely to improve or be resolved over time. In a new study, researchers looked at three groups of children … [Read more...]

Zerona: Laser Away Fat? Reported February 18, 2010 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A non-invasive procedure that helps you lose inches and contour your body without surgery! Unlike lipo, doctors say this new procedure melts away fat without incisions, downtime, compression bandages or side effects. Here is a closer look at the plusses … [Read more...]

Melamine Kidney Problems Linger Reported February 24, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In 2008, melamine-contaminated dairy products from the Sanlu Dairy Company in China resulted in a large outbreak of serious kidney damage in Chinese children. While the majority of these children recovered, kidney abnormalities remained in 12 percent of the … [Read more...]

Frying meat with gas more harmful, says study Reported February 20, 2010 PARIS, France (AFP) -- Gas is the professional cook's energy of choice for frying a steak but it may be more harmful for health compared to using electricity, doctors said in a study released on Thursday. The reason: gas cooking at high temperatures may release more of the fumes which … [Read more...]

Low-carb beer slammed as an 'insidious health risk'   Reported February 14, 2010 Low-carb beer has been branded an "insidious health risk" by a doctor who says it could encourage more drinking and, take note girls, it does little to prevent a beer gut. Diet conscious drinkers have flocked to beers like Foster's Pure Blonde and … [Read more...]

Mothers: Drink Milk to Prevent MS Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows drinking milk during pregnancy could boost protection against the debilitating condition multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. The study included nearly 36,000 nurses whose mothers participated in surveys in 2001 noting their diets during … [Read more...]

Sweet News for Chocolate Lovers Reported February 12, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows eating chocolate may lower your risk of having a stroke. Eating chocolate in moderation may also decrease risk of death following a stroke. One study shows people who ate one serving of chocolate each week were 22 percent less likely to have a … [Read more...]

Aging "Cocktail" Could Maintain Youth Reported February 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An experimental dietary supplement shows promise in delaying major aspects of the aging process. Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario are testing a complex cocktail of supplements -- all commercially available -- that has successfully offset a key … [Read more...]

Informed Parents Choose Fewer Calories Reported January 26, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to menu choices, informed parents make for healthier kids. A new study suggests providing nutritional information on children's menu items leads to smarter meal selections for 3- to 6-year-olds. A new study in the journal Pediatrics shows … [Read more...]

Cutting salt intake can save 92,000 American lives yearly Reported January 22, 2010 Shaving 3 grams off the daily salt intake of Americans could prevent up to 66,000 strokes, 99,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths in the United States, while saving $24 billion in health costs per year, researchers reported on Wednesday. The benefit to the … [Read more...]

Non-stick utensils causes thyroid risk Reported January 25, 2010 A recent study showed that using non-stick untensils to remain healthy by cutting down the excess fat intake isn't healthy at all. British researchers found that people with high levels of the chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in their blood have higher rates of thyroid … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Reduces Falls Reported January 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Giving people living in nursing facilities vitamin D can reduce the rate of falls. In hospitals, supervised exercise programs also show benefit. According to a new Cochrane Review, older people living in nursing facilities or who have been admitted to hospital are much more … [Read more...]

Risks and Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Reported January 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A computerized model suggests that most morbidly obese individuals would likely live longer if they had gastric bypass surgery. However, the best decision for individual patients varies based on age, increasing body mass index and the effectiveness of … [Read more...]

Fish Oil is Not Snake Oil Reported January 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When fish oil was given intravenously to patients in intensive care, it improved gas exchange, reduced inflammatory chemicals and resulted in a shorter length of hospital stay. Philip Calder, of the University of Southampton, UK, and colleagues investigated the effects of … [Read more...]

Antidepressants Impact Driving Reported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Antidepressants and driving may be a bad mix according to a new study from the University of South Dakota. Researchers separated people on prescription antidepressants into groups according to how many symptoms of depression they showed. In a driving simulator they tested for common … [Read more...]

A recipe for long life December 18, 2004 PARIS: A diet rich in fish, fruit, vegetables and a daily glass of red wine could help people in wealthy countries extend their life span by five years or more, according to a new study.Doctors projected the potential impact of the so-called Polymeal, inspired by the famous Mediterranean diet, on US health. Using a … [Read more...]

Balloon for Weight Loss Reported September 08, 2009 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 130 million Americans are considered obese. That number is expected to double by 2050. Doctors are looking for new ways to help people before they hit the obesity benchmark.   One experimental procedure is a temporary fix that aims to teach lifelong … [Read more...]