Nutrition & Wellness

Counting the calories in comfort drinks Reported January 17, 2009 When temperatures drop, we yearn for a steaming mug of something hot to warm our bones and comfort our souls. However, that "something" can make the difference between hitting spring in relatively good shape or with a few extra winter pounds in tow. Herbal tea A cup of herbal tea is … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Drug Goes OTC, Does it Work?Reported May 28, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Dieters can now buy a formerly prescription-only weight loss drug over the counter. Makers of Alli, an over-the-counter dose of orlistat, say the fat blocker can help people lose more weight than dieting alone, but not everyone thinks it's a good way to help folks shed … [Read more...]

Link Between Protein And Lung Disease FoundReported September 16, 2009 ScienceDaily (Sep. 16, 2009) — In a development that could lead to a novel approach to the treatment of a devastating lung disease, biochemists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston report they are the first to link the osteopontin (OPN) protein to chronic obstructive pulmonary … [Read more...]

Acrylamide not linked to endometrial cancerReported March 16, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Seven years ago, alarms were sounded that acrylamide, a compound found in foods heated at high temperatures, could cause cancer. However, studies have not uncovered links to colon cancer or breast cancer, and now comes word from a Swedish study indicating that long-term intake … [Read more...]

Increased dairy intake cuts risk of uterine fibroids in black womenReported December 05, 2009 Washington: Black women with high intake of dairy products have a reduced incidence of uterine leiomyomata (fibroids), say researchers. Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers at the Slone Epidemiology Center reported the finding in the current issue of the … [Read more...]

Allergy Drugs Fight Obesity and Diabetes in Mice Reported July 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Crack open the latest medical textbook to the chapter on type 2 diabetes and you'll be hard pressed to find the term "immunology" anywhere. Metabolic conditions and immunologic conditions are, with a few exceptions, thought to be distant cousins. Recent … [Read more...]

EU lifts GMO import ban for maizeMay 19, 2004 BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union ended its controversial ban Wednesday on new genetically modified foods, allowing imports of a tinned maize. The move does not touch on the more contentious issue of new GMO crops. In the EU's first approval in more than five years, its … [Read more...]

Formal complaint over Brazilian beef July 11, 2007 A federation of British and Irish farmers has formally lodged a complaint to the European Union that the EU Commission is failing in its legal duty by continuing to allow beef imports from Brazil. The 12 member associations of Fairness for Farmers in Europe (FFE) have … [Read more...]

Winter Sun Makes it Difficult to Get Essential Vitamin D Naturally Reported January 21, 2009 (NaturalNews) As the days grow short in winter, your body may be missing invaluable Vitamin D needed for optimum health and disease prevention, according to Creighton University researcher Joan Lappe, Ph.D. During the summer, the body can convert solar energy into ample amounts of … [Read more...]

Celiac Disease a Growing Health Concern Reported July 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A digestive disease caused by an immune response to gluten in wheat, barely, or rye is not only growing in prevalence, but leading to a higher rate of death for people who have it but don’t know it. Those are the key findings from Mayo Clinic researchers who tested blood … [Read more...]

Dried Tomatoes to Fight Prostate Cancer Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research suggests preventing prostate cancer may not only be linked to what you eat, but the form of your food. In a recent study reported in the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, scientists studied different tomato products. “Processing of many edible plants … [Read more...]

Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes Reported October 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to non-exercisers, according to a new study. Researchers asked 265 stroke survivors with an average age of 68 about their exercise habits. They found those who exercised the … [Read more...]

Medication and Lifestyle Changes Combo Best to Fight Obesity Reported November 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research revealss combining weight loss medications and lifestyle changes can help people lose twice as much weight as either one alone. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia studied 180 women and 44 men with an … [Read more...]

Folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy can reduce up to 70 percent of spina bifida cases, according to a new study. Laura Mitchell, Ph.D., of the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center in Houston, and colleagues reviewed the causes, symptoms and treatments for spina bifida, a condition in which the neural tube (an embryonic form of the brain and spinal … [Read more...]

Get Moving to Kick the HabitReported April 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re trying to quit smoking, you might want to get moving. A new study finds physically active smokers are more likely to succeed at kicking the habit. The study included 23,000 Canadian smokers. Researchers say physically active men were 36 percent more likely to have tried to quit smoking in … [Read more...]

Energy drinks can rob you of energy, fitness in the long run BRIGHT EATINGReported June 15, 2008 GERMAN authorities this month warned that energy drinks can cause irregular heartbeats, seizures, high blood pressure, psychosis, kidney failure and even death. The drinks pose particular risks, European scientists say, for athletes, … [Read more...]

High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some war veterans have trouble sleeping after a deployment to Iraq. New research finds both sleep medication and non-pharmacological treatment can help these vets get a better night’s sleep. The study specifically finds high tech help may be key when treating young vets with insomnia. … [Read more...]

Improving Health Later in Life Reported December 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know that cutting normal calorie consumption by 30 to 40 percent can boost lifespan and improve overall health in animals such as worms and mice. A paper from MIT biology professor Leonard Guarente strengthens the link between longevity proteins called sirtuins and the … [Read more...]

Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control Reported November 24, 2005     Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know most fad diets don't produce results, but simply counting calories may not be the best way to lose weight either. New research shows taking an approach toward food, or intuitive eating, may be the … [Read more...]

Japan doctor says helped births through surrogacy Reported January 21, 2008 A vitamin used to lower the risk of birth defects may also be an effective treatment for depression. Research shows that men with high levels of folate in their diets were up to 50 per cent less likely to have symptoms of depression than those … [Read more...]

Life is a Do-Over Reported July 09, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Our leading killer remains what it has been every year since 1900: heart disease. It kills nearly 650,000 each year. We can only blame ourselves. Our own bad habits such as smoking, no exercise and fat-ridden diets are the main causes of heart disease. But did you know you can … [Read more...]

Vitamin E: No disease prevention benefit, possible risksReported August 30, 2007 (Dubai Health & News) More is not necessarily better when it comes to vitamin E, according to a recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, a publication of the Mayo Clinic. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free … [Read more...]

Wellness International Network Supports Wheelchair FoundationReported December 20, 2007 PLANO, TX--(Marketwire - December 20, 2007) - As successful entrepreneurs and founders of Wellness International Network, Ltd., a company recognized for its results-oriented nutritional supplements like the BioLean System, Ralph Oats and his wife, Cathy feel blessed to have achieved … [Read more...]

Losing Weight Doesn't Cure Sleep Apnea Reported October 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study found while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition. Results show improvement in typical OSA symptoms including snoring, daytime … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Diet, Exercise May Lower Alzheimer's Risk Reported August 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elderly people who ate lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereal and fish and generally avoided red meat and poultry and who were physically active had a lower risk of Alzheimer disease, according to a new study. In a second study, adherence to a … [Read more...]

Hispanic Foods Get Nutritional Thumbs-upMarch 16, 2005 WEDNESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- Hispanic fare may not seem like health food, but new studies suggest that two south-of-the-border delicacies do more than stimulate your tastebuds. U.S. researchers report that Hispanic cheese is as nutritional as American standbys such as … [Read more...]

Obesity Complicates Pancreatic CancerReported March 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Obesity may be bad for your health in an unexpected way. Research shows obese patients tend to have worse outcomes after pancreatic cancer surgery, including higher rates of recurrence, an increased risk of cancer spreading to lymph nodes and lower rates of survival. The risks were identified … [Read more...]

Overweight Children at Risk for Spinal Problems Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being pudgy as child may not only leave painful memories of school yard jokes … it could also leave lasting health consequences. A new study shows being overweight as a child could cause early degeneration of the spine. Researchers examined images of the … [Read more...]

Recruiting Young Smokers Reported July 21, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The tobacco industry continues to recruit young smokers, even while overall cigarette sales are declining, according to a new study. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health uncovered a strategic effort by tobacco companies to recruit and addict young smokers through manipulation … [Read more...]

Spotting Sepsis Reported December 22, 2009 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- whether it's from our growing resistance to antibiotics or an increase in invasive medical procedures, sepsis deaths are on the rise in the U.S. Sepsis is a severe, uncontrolled whole body response to infection that can become a fatal complication for hospital patients. Now, … [Read more...]