Nutrition & Wellness

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...]

Dietary agents in red chili pepper and vegetables linked to cancer prevention20 Apr 2005 Dietary agents in red chili pepper and vegetables linked to cancer prevention 20 Apr 2005 Two new studies suggest that vegetables such as broccoli and spices like red chili pepper, may provide a cancer-fighting benefit by slowing or preventing the … [Read more...]

Vitamin K helps strengthen bones Reported May 27, 2009 Wednesday May 27, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- High doses of Vitamin K help reduce the risk of bone fractures in post-menopausal women, according to a recent article in Nutrition Research. Though scientists found that high doses of vitamins K1 and K2 had only “moderate … [Read more...]

Light Cigarettes Just as Bad Reported March 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smokers who think they are getting fewer cancer-causing substances from smoking “light” or “ultra-light” cigarettes are just fooling themselves, report researchers who looked at tobacco byproducts in the urine samples of smokers. Researchers from … [Read more...]

Study: Divorced Women Suffer More Stress, Illness Reported August 31, 2007 Women may give up more than a husband by divorcing. They may also lose some of their good health. There's a popular belief among spouses in bad marriages that divorce might relieve their stress and lead to a happier life, but divorce actually increased chronic stress and produced greater physical … [Read more...]

Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Also Has Role In HIV ProgressionReported June 17, 2008 ScienceDaily (June 17, 2008) — A protein related to heart disease and Alzheimer's is found to be a factor in HIV. The apolipoprotein (apo) E4 isoform has been implicated in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Now, investigators at the … [Read more...]

Losing Weight to Protect Kidneys Reported September 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Losing weight may do more than improve your confidence and body image. New research reveals shedding extra pounds may prevent the progression of kidney disease in obese patients. More than one out of every three Americans is either obese or overweight. Losing weight … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Diet Prevails Over Low-Fat Reported September 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Well known as the heart healthy diet, the Mediterranean diet may offer more benefits for diabetes patients. Meals filled with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats beat the traditional low-fat diet in a recent study. In a four-year study, 215 patients … [Read more...]

Mexican Food: Breast Cancer Preventer? Reported 07 January, 2009 Breast cancer is the leading cancer diagnosis among American women and the second leading cause of cancer death. The American Cancer Society estimated over 182,000 new cases of female breast cancer would be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2008. More than 40,000 women were expected to … [Read more...]

Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge is Best Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you really want to quit smoking this time, try combining a nicotine patch plus a nicotine lozenge for best results. Megan E. Piper, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, Madison, and colleagues conducted a randomized … [Read more...]

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...]

Tips for Low-Carb CookingReported November 15, 2004 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) --Researchers say about 11 percent of people in the United States follow a reduced-carbohydrate diet -- that's about 24 million Americans. Many restaurants are now catering to these dieters by offering low-carb menu items. But what if you could prepare your own low-carb meals … [Read more...]

Amino Acids: Brain Injury Treatment? Reported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every 23 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Now researchers say they may be on the trail to new brain-restoring therapies for TBI patients. TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in young children. Most of the time, … [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 long-term red meat and processed … [Read more...]

Research Ties Red Meat to Colon Cancer 12-January-2005 Jessica Berman Washington -- A comprehensive study unveiled this week shows people regularly eating red meat, such as beef, are at a higher risk of developing colon cancer than those with a more balanced diet.   A long-term study published in the Journal of the … [Read more...]

Brain has Sixth Sense for CaloriesReported March 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A ‘sixth sense’ in the brain may help explain some of the causes of obesity. Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have discovered this ‘sixth sense’ and say in mice, it can sense the calories in food. Researchers genetically altered mice to make them “sweet-blind,” meaning the animals … [Read more...]

Caffeine Beneficial to Male ALS PatientsReported April 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caffeine may benefit men suffering from ALS but it does not appear to have the same beneficial effects for women, according to a new study. One of the biggest concerns with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is oxidative stress, which damages the cells. Previous studies have shown … [Read more...]