Nutrition & Wellness

Fighting Hospital Infections Reported November 26, 2009 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hand-washing is our greatest weapon in the fight against hospital-acquired infections, but a recent study found hospital workers wash their hands less than 50-percent of the time after direct contact with patients. Guidelines and quality checks work to a … [Read more...]

FOOD FRENZY: FOOD LABEL FURY Reported August 30, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Are food labels frustrating you? You're not alone. Karen Method relies on food labels to keep her alive. She has diabetes and has had three heart attacks. But the labels on her foods don't always make sense. Russell Rothman, M.D., a health services researcher from Vanderbilt … [Read more...]

Fractures up Death Risk for Men and WomenReported February 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older men and women who suffer a broken bone are at higher risk of dying over the next five to ten years, and among those who have a second fracture, the risk period is even longer. Australian researchers arrived at those conclusions after studying mortality rates and bone fractures … [Read more...]

Fibre-rich diet keeps blood pressure in checkMar 2 [Health News]: Washington, Mar 2: A new study conducted by researchers at Tulane University suggests that eating a high fiber diet can lower high blood pressure and even improve healthy blood pressure levels. "We performed a comprehensive analysis of data from 25 clinical trials … [Read more...]

Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes? Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance. Numerous studies have shown the dangerous cycle of obesity leading to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes. Now, … [Read more...]

Natural trans fats may be good for you Reported May 19, 2008 Trans fats: We've been told that they're worse for our hearts than saturated animal fats. Now, as consumers increasingly turn to food that's trans-fat-free and manufacturers pull them from more and more processed foods, comes a twist. Some trans fats, ones that exist naturally, may be good for you. In a 4-month … [Read more...]

New study casts doubt on vitamin D's role as a breast cancer prevention toolReported November 11, 2008 TORONTO — Vitamin D may not have the cancer preventive powers proponents ascribe to it, at least in so far as breast cancer is concerned, a new study suggests. The work, published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, showed women who took 400 … [Read more...]

Low Carb Diet May Harm Heart Reported August 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Going low carb to lose weight? New research shows you may be jeopardizing your heart health by trading in carbohydrates for protein. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have come across a significant link between low-carbohydrate/high protein diets and … [Read more...]

Mice Help Treat Sinusitis Reported July 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with chronic sinusitis, persistent inflammation of the tissue lining the nasal and sinus cavities. Millions more have compromised sinus conditions from viral infections, head traumas, … [Read more...]

Parents Turn Blind eye to Kids’ Weight Reported November 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--When it comes to a child's weight, parents may only see what they want to see, report investigators publishing in this week's British Medical Journal.Researchers studied 277 children with an average age of about 7 and identified the kids as overweight or obese. They … [Read more...]

Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005  Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes … [Read more...]

Reducing Cholesterol Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers have discovered a regulator that could lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fats. The team of scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that turning off the regulatory molecule – known as XBP1 – dramatically reduced blood levels of … [Read more...]

Schools not Blamed for Childhood Obesity Reported March 2, 2007 By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Soda machines in schools may not be the big villains in the childhood obesity epidemic. In fact, new research suggests schools in the United States are doing more to keep … [Read more...]

Study: Blood Pressure Predicts Heart DiseaseReported January 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An inexpensive and non-invasive test can effectively indicate which kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of developing potentially fatal heart complications, according to a new study. Doctors use pulse pressure, an indicator of arterial stiffness and aging that is … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding 'significantly' lowers cancer risk, study finds   Reported October 05, 2008 A major study has strengthened the theory that breastfeeding significantly reduces a mother's risk of breast cancer. Women who breastfeed for a year over their lifetime are almost 5 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those … [Read more...]

Too Much Salt? Reported March 04, 2008 SAVANNAH, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The average American eats almost double the recommended amount of sodium every day, which is 2,400 milligrams. Too much sodium can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Now, some want the FDA to cut the salt in the foods we buy. What's your salt … [Read more...]

Health benefits from adding selenium to wheat?   Reported September 10, 2009 It has been reported that adding trace mineral selenium to UK wheat may cut the risk of cancer and increase the overall health of the population. However, many are opposed to the idea on the grounds that it would be enforced ‘mass medication’. According to a speech made by … [Read more...]

Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves CholesterolReported June 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research shows that overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Tune-UpReported May 27, 2009 STANFORD, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ninety-three million Americans are obese. When diet and exercise don't work, 200,000 will turn to gastric bypass for help. But what happens when gastric bypass doesn't do the trick? A new procedure that "tunes up" the weight loss process may be the answer. Paul Martin has lost 150 pounds. "The … [Read more...]

Study shows fish oils may treat heart disease Reported August 12, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The omega-3 fatty acids found in certain fish not only prevent cardiovascular disease, but may even help treat it, a new study suggests. The study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, involved four trials with almost 40,000 … [Read more...]

Green tea could ward off dental problems   Reported March 07, 2009 Scientists have found that regular consumption of green tea could help to lower a person's need for emergency private dentistry. Green tea has long been consumed for its perceived health properties, which are thought to include benefits for weight and cholesterol management. Now, scientists at Kyushu … [Read more...]

Adding on Extra Pounds? Blame the Economy Reported August 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We've heard it on the news and seen it in our bank accounts. America is in an economic crisis. But some researchers say the nation's financial situation is also connected to our waistlines. Researchers at the University of Mainz, Germany studied 9,000 participants' … [Read more...]

Are Food Stamps Making Us Fat? Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A helping hand from the government may be playing a role in the obesity epidemic. Results from a 14-year study show food stamps are actually making people fatter. Researchers say people who received food stamps had a Body Mass Index 1.15 points higher than those not receiving … [Read more...]

Bacon: The New Brain Food? Reported January 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're pregnant and have a craving for bacon and eggs, you've finally got an excuse. A team of University of North Carolina researchers has shown that choline plays a critical role in helping fetal brains develop regions associated with memory. Meats, including pork, and … [Read more...]

Best and Worst Diet Foods Reported July 10, 2008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Billions of dollars are spent each year on foods targeted at dieters. From frozen entrees to everyday items, food labels proudly display their low-fat, low-carb, or sugar-free content. But the latest statistics show one in three Americans is still overweight. So just how effective can … [Read more...]

Forgoing that glass of milk in favor of that calcium tablet might not be the best way to protect your bones. A new study shows women who eat a diet high in calcium-rich foods -- such as milk, cheese, and other dairy products -- actually have higher bone density on standard bone scans than women who rely on calcium supplements to provide the calcium they need. The study … [Read more...]

Colonoscopy Re-screening Guideline Reported September 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colonoscopy is the most effective way to screen for colorectal cancer, but for most patients, having a colonoscopy is no walk in the park. Now new research shows a negative colonoscopy means plenty of time before a repeat. In a study done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, … [Read more...]

Dangerous Prenatal Condition Linked to ExerciseReported January 1, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recent study results that surprised researchers show pregnant women who exercise more than 30 minutes each day expose themselves to preeclampsia, a condition that can cause dangerous complications. Danish and Norwegian researchers looked at the medical data of more than 85,000 … [Read more...]

Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related ObesityReported May 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could the way you sleep be linked to how much you weigh? Scientists from Merck Research Laboratories say they believe the answer may be yes. In a study conducted in mice, they found a drug aimed at influencing a bodily function associated with both sleep and weight effectively kept mice from … [Read more...]

Failed Infection Control Ups Risk for HepatitisReported January 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people don’t go to the doctor expecting to come away with a potentially deadly infection. But that’s what’s happening too often to people whose health care professionals don’t follow standard guidelines for infection control. According to a new report from the Centers for … [Read more...]