Nutrition & Wellness

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...]

Secondhand Smoke Affects Some Kids MoreReported December 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Secondhand smoke affects all children, but a new study reveals children who possess a gene called tumor necrosis factor 308A are affected more. Tumor necrosis factor 308A is a variant genotype that causes genetic susceptibility and increases the … [Read more...]

Snoring Linked to Childhood Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your childhood environment may determine whether you will snore when you are an adult. A new report from Sweden shows childhood risk factors such as having pets, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family can all play a role on adult snoring. Researchers asked more than … [Read more...]

Study: Eat Less, Live Longer? Reported July 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) — The bottom-line message from a decades-long study of rhesus macaque monkeys on a restricted diet is simple. Consuming fewer calories leads to a longer, healthier life. A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center and … [Read more...]

Drinking too much coffee 'could shrink women's breasts'   Reported October 22, 2008 Too much caffeine can affect the hormones in their bodies, scientists believe, playing havoc with their bust size. The more coffee the women drank, the smaller their breasts, the researchers also found. Almost 300 women took part in the … [Read more...]

The Growth of Superbugs Reported January 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using disinfectants could cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics as well as the disinfectant itself, according to new research. Researchers from the National University of Ireland in Galway found that by adding increasing amounts of disinfectant to laboratory cultures of … [Read more...]

Why menus may have to include calorie counts Reported February 07, 2009 Why should you you be able to see the calories in a supermarket sandwich but be in the dark over those in high street coffee shops? Knowing the number of calories in your lunchtime baked potato, your Friday night takeaway or that bowl of spaghetti carbonara at your local … [Read more...]

Vitamin supplements fail to reduce cancer risk in women Reported January 01, 2009 This has been a dismal year for vitamin supplements. People continue to buy them but data from numerous controlled clinical trials published this year have failed to show that vitamin supplements decrease the risk of various diseases, such as cancer. An overview of the findings was published … [Read more...]

Wii-Hab: Proof it Works Reported December 17, 2009 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Video games like wii are being used to help patients with everything from Alzheimer's to coordination problems. It's fun, but does it really help? Now, for the first time, researchers say they have the answer. After surgery for a paralyzing neck injury, Benjamin … [Read more...]

Another Reason to cut Your Addictions Reported April 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As if lung and liver cancer weren’t enough of a reason to stop smoking and drinking; a new study reveals Alzheimer’s patients who smoked and drank heavily developed the disease an average of six to seven years sooner than those who did neither. The research is from a study done at the Wien … [Read more...]

Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study by the Cesare Maltoni Cancer Research Center in Italy and the European Ramazzini Foundation of Oncology and Environmental Sciences in Bologna, Italy, shows a significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias in rats exposed to varying doses … [Read more...]

Bake or Boil for Heart-Healthy Fish Reported November 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're looking after your heart health, baking or boiling fish is the way to go, new research shows. If you want the heart-healthy benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, baked or boiled fish is beter than fried, dried or salted, a new study reveals. And for a more flavorful … [Read more...]

The Risks of Gastric Bypass Surgery Reported October 24, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gastric bypass is not a risk-free fix to the obesity epidemic, according to a recent study. New research shows people who undergo gastric bypass surgery have twice the rate of hospitalization in the year following the operation. More than 100,000 people have the bariatric surgical … [Read more...]

Simple Remedy for the Common Cold? Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the United States, at least 1 billion colds are reported a year. Now, researchers believe a simple herbal remedy can combat the common cold. Investigators led by Gerald Predy, from Capital Health and the Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, studied ginseng extract in … [Read more...]

Ditch the Pounds for Good! Reported July 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For women, keeping weight off may take more exercise than they think. New research suggests those who want to lose weight and keep it off should exercise almost double the amount currently recommended by experts. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh followed the weight loss progress of 201 … [Read more...]

Early Drinking Predicts Problematic Future Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking before the age of 15 significantly increases one’s risk of developing an alcohol-related disorder later in life, new research shows. Researchers looked at the relationship between age at first drink (AFD) and the risk of developing alcohol-use disorders (AUDs) during … [Read more...]

Anti-Cancer BeerReported January 16, 2008 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Imagine reaping the benefits of gastric bypass without the risks of surgery. Early results from the study of a new device are finding just that potential. Weighing in isn’t such a bad thing anymore for Barbara McMackin. The pounds have been coming off ever since she became the first person in … [Read more...]

Fat: Okay for Kids? Reported August 16, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Feeding your kids the same low-fat diet you eat may not be doing them any good. Despite growing concerns about childhood obesity, new research reveals children actually burn more fat per calorie spent than adults. Researchers found kids were oxidizing more fat than adults relative to the … [Read more...]