Nutrition & Wellness

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics Reported September 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the condition are nearly five times more likely to end up in the hospital with an asthma flare up compared to people of normal weight. The finding held true even after the … [Read more...]

Overweight: The New Healthy?Reported January 15, 2009 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's an ever-growing number -- 66 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, but, finally, there's some good news for those who are carrying around just a few extra pounds. New research shows being moderately overweight may actually be good for you. Tracey … [Read more...]

Save Your Heart With Diet and MedicationReported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Approximately seven million people worldwide die each year from high blood pressure (hypertension), a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While you probably know losing weight can lower blood pressure, a new study says combining diet with certain medications may cut that risk … [Read more...]

Small Changes Can Decrease Risk of StrokeReported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Making simple changes to your lifestyle could dramatically decrease your risk of having a stroke, one of the leading causes of death and illness across the world. British researchers found people who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those … [Read more...]

SSRIs: Clarifying the Suicide RiskReported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Much has been written about the link between drugs used to treat depression and the risk of suicide. A study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 suggested a lower risk among the elderly, no increased risk among adults, and an increased risk among those age 25 and … [Read more...]

Taking Care of Caregivers Reported May 22, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Clinical trials are generally for a patient, not the people taking care of the patient; but a new study focuses on the caregiver and how support can help everyone involved. Louise Jolliff is the ultimate caregiver. For 40 years, she has taken care of her son, Jerry, who has cerebral palsy … [Read more...]

Tobacco, Lead Could Increase ADHD Risk Reported November 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Environmental factors may increase a child's risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). New research suggests exposure to both tobacco and lead may increase his or her risk by eight-fold. A recent study from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical … [Read more...]

Easy on the dark chocolate, it may not be as healthy as we like to believe December 21, 2007 Claims that dark chocolate is good for you may be misleading, according to health experts. Plain chocolate is naturally rich in flavanols, plant chemicals believed to protect the heart. But an editorial in The Lancet medical journal today says that many … [Read more...]

Good Cholesterol has Genetic LinksReported March 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Good blood could run in your blood! New research shows high levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), also known as “good” cholesterol, could arise from a genetic mutation. Researchers found mutations in the LIPG gene, which codes for the endothelial … [Read more...]

Weight Loss and Heart Failure Reported January 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation may one day lead to new treatments aimed at helping congestive heart failure patients maintain adequate weight. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans … [Read more...]

Vitamin D helps kids improve bone densityReported November 09, 2009 WASHINGTON - Calcium and vitamin D supplements can improve bone density during a crucial growth period for young girls. A six-month study looked at identical twin girls aged between nine and 12, who were randomly assigned to receive either the calcium and vitamin D tablets, or a matched placebo. David … [Read more...]

Diet of Milk, Fruit and Veggies to Reduce Disability Reported February 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consuming enough dairy products, fruits and vegetables in your daily diet may lower the risk of disability, especially among black women, shows a new study. Study author Denise … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s Prevention Found in GrapesReported November 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous research has linked red wine to protection from heart disease and certain types of cancer, and a new study details how it may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. A recently published study reveals how compounds called polyphenols -- which occur naturally in red wine -- may … [Read more...]

Diet makes a difference Jan. 14, 2005 CANADIAN PRESS The impact of diet on one's risk of developing cancer may have come into slightly sharper focus this week with the publication of two new studies. The first adds more weight to arguments that … [Read more...]

Low carb diet may land you in depression   Reported November 11, 2009 A very low carbohydrate diet, seen as a sure shot way to shed weight, may not be good for your mental health, warn researchers. An Australian study published in prestigious medical journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of America Medical Association, shows that … [Read more...]

Belly fat Linked to DementiaReported March 27, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sick of that spare tire around your midsection? Here’s motivation to lose that jelly belly: a new study found people in their 40s with fat abdomens have a higher risk of dementia when they reach their 70s. Scientists at Kaiser Permanente measured the abdominal density of 6,583 people age 40 to 45 … [Read more...]

Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of cancer for women with benign breast disease or for specific types of tumors. It’s believed that caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug worldwide. Caffeine is … [Read more...]

Daily Dose of Nuts Reduces Cancer Risk Reported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung and other cancers. "It is known that vitamin E provides a degree of protection against certain forms of cancer,” Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S., R.D., L.D., senior research dietitian in … [Read more...]

Drink Coffee, Lower Diabetes Risk? Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who drink coffee or tea, whether it is caffeinated or decaf, appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes. "Despite considerable … [Read more...]

Explaining Energy DrinksReported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Energy drinks can give you an extra boost – but how? New research shows the mechanism may lie in your mouth! Whether it’s real sugar or a tasteless carbohydrate, carb-filled energy drinks can significantly boost performance in an endurance event, even if the drink isn’t ingested. To better … [Read more...]

Fighting Against Breast Cancer in Obese PatientsReported December 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A group of breast cancer drugs that had been deemed ineffective might be able to help a sub-group of breast cancer patients after all. Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine discovered through laboratory tests that hormones produced by adipocytes (fat cells) … [Read more...]

Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Linked to Cancer Reported December 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with heart disease in Norway, a country where foods are not fortified with folic acid, had an increased risk of cancer and death from any cause if they received treatment with folic acid and vitamin B12. Most epidemiological studies have found inverse … [Read more...]

Get the Most out of the Doctor Reported October 11, 2007 NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- An average doctor's visit lasts only 10 to 15 minutes ... not a lot of time! Making the most out of that visit is important ... but how do you do it? Jim Jirjis, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, says it starts with … [Read more...]

This Beer Will Keep You Sober, And Clear Of Cops Reported February 07, 2008 If you must drink and drive, this beer is for you. It's non-alcoholic, tastes like the real thing, but doesn't give you a high. The German Clausthaler beer has been introduced into the country by the diversified Dalmia … [Read more...]

The two-week dark chocolate diet that reduces risk of heart disease Reported August 27, 2008 Eating dark chocolate daily for two weeks may lessen the risk of heart disease. Eating a couple of chunks daily for a fortnight is enough to ward off high blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes, both major risk factors for heart attacks and … [Read more...]

Is Your Food Safe? Reported October 14, 2008 ATHENS, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stories about food contamination may have you thinking twice about buying produce these days -- and it's not just the recent salmonella outbreak in tomatoes that caused a scare. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says in the U.S. alone, food-borne pathogens are responsible for 76 million … [Read more...]

Drinking coffee may help protect against liver cancer, study shows Feb. 15, 2005 WASHINGTON (AP) - That hot cup of coffee may do more than just provide a tasty energy boost. It also may help prevent the most common type of liver cancer. A study of more than 90,000 Japanese found that people who … [Read more...]

Live Past 100 Reported August 28, 2009 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The fountain of youth may be more attainable than you think. The average American lives 77.8 years, but the number of those living past 100 is growing. what is the secret to being a centenarian?   Harold Rottenberg has made a long living out of painting. Rottenberg is 103 years … [Read more...]

Study: Traditional Mexican diet can cut cancer riskReported November 03, 2008 A recent study shows that a true Mexican diet may help cut down the risk of developing breast cancer. It does matter what kind of Mexican food you eat, though. There's no shortage of Mexican food in San Antonio. Restaurants that serve up favorites like enchiladas and chalupas are on almost every … [Read more...]

Loud Music, More Drinking Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new report from France shows loud music can make people drink more in a shorter period of time. Previous research has already shown fast music can make people drink fast and music itself can make people spend more time in a bar compared to when there's no music. Researchers discretely went to two … [Read more...]