Nutrition & Wellness

Weight loss surgery means a lifetime of restricted diets, nutritional supplements, and -- apparently -- being very careful when drinking alcohol. A new study confirms what many gastric bypass patients have suspected -- they will get drunk faster and take longer to get sober. Stanford University School of Medicine bariatric surgeon John Morton, M.D., compared the reactions to … [Read more...]

Bad Cholesterol Levels Drop, More Screening Needed Reported December 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Even though the number of adults in the U.S. with high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) decreased by about one-third between 1999 and 2006, many at-risk adults still are not being screened for high cholesterol levels. … [Read more...]

Bullied Kids Reported October 16, 2007 MINNEAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 90 percent of elementary school students say they've been bullied, and six in every 10 say they have been bullies themselves. It's an age-old problem, bullying has changed and so have the ways of dealing with it. Alison used to love school -- until a friend's dog bit her on the face, and … [Read more...]

The Calories You're Really Burning Reported July 31, 2006 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You work hard. You sweat. You eat healthy. But do you have the right tools to really lose weight? Now, a new device can give you all the info you need for success. Biljana Mihailovic has tried everything to … [Read more...]

Combating Childhood ObesityReported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Worldwide, the obesity epidemic in young people is continues to gain momentum. According to new research, family-based programs can help children lose weight and maintain their weight loss. Family-based lifestyle interventions that not only modify diet and exercise but also include behavior therapy … [Read more...]

Detecting Acid Reflux Reported November 16, 2007 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It can happen when you’re sleeping, eating or even just standing up. The painful discomfort of acid reflux. It takes most people up to 10 years before they find help. But doctors have discovered a new way to detect it. Darlene VanHoose loves her pizza. But it doesn’t love her. "I would have … [Read more...]

Eliminating Milk Allergies Does a Body Good Reported August 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – In a study at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, children who were severely allergic to milk were given increasingly higher doses of milk over time. This continuous exposure to milk allergens gradually retrained their immune systems to tolerate the very food that … [Read more...]

Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly Reported August 08, 2008 FRIDAY, Aug. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A protein produced by fat cells may play a pivotal role in increasing an older American's risk for a heart attack even if they are losing weight, a new report says. Levels of adiponectin increase in the bloodstream when people lose weight and appear to endanger … [Read more...]

Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against Asthma Reported September 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, and zucchini. Spanish researchers who followed children from before birth up till age six and a half report those who ate the … [Read more...]

Fruit Juices Hamper Drugs’ Benefits Reported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Washing down your medicine with fruit juice may be a bad idea. You may have heard that grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of certain drugs and potentially turn normal doses into toxic ones. Now, the scientist who first identified this problem finds grapefruit and other common fruit … [Read more...]

Good Cholesterol Sometimes BadReported December 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re not one of the 17 percent of Americans who have high cholesterol, you may consider yourself healthy overall. New research that shows some good cholesterol can negatively affect your health may change your mind. Conventional wisdom says having high levels of good cholesterol, or HDL, … [Read more...]

How to Kick the Smoking Habit Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its statewide … [Read more...]

Malnutrition in expecting mothers leads to higher risk of diabetes Reported December 11, 2008 Ludhiana Low nutrition levels among women during pregnancy is one of the main reasons why more and more Indians are suffering from diabetes and obesity, said Professor Allan Vaag, chief physician and research scientist at Steno Diabetes Centre in Denmark … [Read more...]

Less sugar, but are they better for you? Could this be the end of cereal-aisle showdowns between parents and sweet-toothed tots? New reduced-sugar versions of popular children's breakfast cereals - everything from Froot Loops to Frosted Flakes - certainly sound promising, but consumers might want to hold off chiming in when Tony the Tiger … [Read more...]

Eat what you want, but don't neglect exercise Monday, December 20, 2004 Hankering for another slice of fruitcake? Hoping it doesn't go to your hips? Better start twiddling your thumbs, tapping your feet and talking with your hands. That's because fidgeting burns calories -- as many as several hundred a day. And since you probably … [Read more...]

Leukemia patient sues manufacturer of syringes contaminated with virusReported December 22, 2007 CHICAGO - A leukemia patient has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a batch of pre-filled syringes that were contaminated with bacteria, claiming they made her violently sick. Katie Abrams, 30, of Buffalo Grove, was hospitalized for nine days as a result of using the … [Read more...]

Lack of Vitamin E Linked to Physical DeclineReported January 22, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- If you don't get enough vitamin E in your diet, you may have a greater risk of declining physical function as you age, according to the findings of a new study. Yale researchers report that people with the lowest blood levels of vitamin E have about 60 percent greater odds of a … [Read more...]

Inactivity the big problem in battling bulge, says Oprah's trainer Bob Greene Reported November 05, 2007 TORONTO - Before serving up meal suggestions and recipes in his latest book, Bob Greene first implores individuals to examine not just what they're eating but the reasons why they're eating it. The holistic approach to healthy living outlined in "The Best Life Diet" is … [Read more...]

Low Potassium Leads to High Blood Pressure Reported November 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Getting enough potassium may be even more important than lowering sodium for maintaining a healthy blood pressure -- especially for African Americans. “There has been a lot of publicity about lowering salt or sodium in the diet in order to lower blood pressure, but not enough on … [Read more...]

Middle-Age Weight Gain May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk Reported September 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Body mass and weight gain in middle age may influence a man's risk for prostate cancer, but this risk varies among different ethnic populations, according to a new study. "The relationship of certain characteristics, such as body size, with cancer … [Read more...]

Hard-to-get Nutrients Reported July 18, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many Americans are deficient in some of the most vital nutrients they need to keep their bodies healthy and strong. More than 35 percent of women don't get enough calcium; and about 70 percent of people don't get the vitamin E they need. Here is some advice on how to make sure you're … [Read more...]

Obesity Rates Based on EthnicityReported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests American Indian and Native Alaskan children are twice as likely to be obese than children who are white or Asian. The study also shows whites and Asians have a lower risk … [Read more...]

People with Sleep Problems Burn More CaloriesReported December 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders may burn more calories at rest as their condition becomes more severe. Snoring, sleep apnea and other conditions involve obstruction of the airways during sleep. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing sleep-disordered … [Read more...]

Sex, Drinking Increase Risks for UTIsReported April 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After interviewing college-age women, researchers found that increased sexual activity and recent alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections. Researchers worry that a young woman experiencing urinary frequency and urgency may not … [Read more...]

Study: Family Dinners Lead to Healthy HabitsReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sitting down for a family dinner can help adolescents develop healthy eating habits. Researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, made this discovery in one of the first studies to examine the long-term benefits of regular family meals for diet quality.   … [Read more...]

Maximizing Your Health With Wine: The Amount Vs. Type   Reported December 16, 2007 (NewsTarget) There are a number of studies showing the benefits of including wine in a healthy diet. The most recent is one conducted by the Karolinska Institute on 25,000 women in Sweden. This study looked at women that consumed fresh … [Read more...]

The Key to Obesity? Reported January 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that controls energy expenditure in muscles and helps determine body weight. This could lead to a new medical approach in treating obesity. Mayo researchers collaborating with investigators at the University of Iowa, University of … [Read more...]

Experts Say Water Could Become As Valuable As OilReported March 23, 2009 Environmental activists watching a global forum on water said in the near future that water could become as precious of a commodity as oil and will likely become big business as water scarcity increases, Reuters reported. Sunday marked the end of International World Water Day, an annual United Nations … [Read more...]

Pain 'linked with low vitamin D' Reported 11 August, 2008 Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, may contribute to chronic pain among women, scientists believe. The link does not apply to men, suggesting hormones may be involved, according to a study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases said. The team from the Institute of Child Health … [Read more...]

Vitamin A Combats Infant Mortality Reported July 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A single dose of vitamin A at birth could be the difference between life and death for some newborns. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Md., studied 15,937 newborns from rural communities in Bangladesh, where over 90 percent of babies are born at … [Read more...]