Nutrition & Wellness

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...]

Fish may Save your Vision Reported July 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eat your fish and you may save your sight. A new study finds a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help the 10 percent of people 66 to 74 years old who suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Omega-3 fatty acids have already been shown to protect against a plethora of … [Read more...]

Gastric Bypass Alleviates More Than Just Weight Reported June 18, 2007  ORLANDO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bariatric surgery, commonly known as gastric bypass, not only shrinks a patient's waistline, it may also alleviate incontinence problems for most patients. Researchers from the University of South Florida in Tampa report 82 percent of morbidly obese patients who … [Read more...]

Green Babies Reported September 16, 2008 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- At some point during pregnancy, most parents-to-be will worry about the world they're bringing their child into. That often leads to a desire to learn about more eco-friendly options for raising a baby. Here are some steps to get you started on a greener parenting path. Gerrit and Maura Bulman … [Read more...]

HRT Improves Quality of Life Reported August 27, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For post-menopausal women -- even those without symptoms -- hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve quality of life. The study -- one of the world’s largest and longest -- involved 2,130 post-menopausal women in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. On average, study participants … [Read more...]

Seafood helps fight heart diseases, diabetes and: Jan 10 [Health India]: Kochi, Jan 10 : Seafood helps fight heart diseases and control diabetes along with depression, according to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).Seafood is low in fat, calories and carbodhydrates. The Amercian Heart Association … [Read more...]

Green tea flavoured Coca-Cola to launch in Japan Reported June 05, 2009 Japanese Coca-Cola drinkers will soon have the opportunity to buy their favourite soft drink in an unusual new flavour. Coca-Cola Japan has announced that it will be launching a new green tea flavoured variant of the drink for the Japanese market on June … [Read more...]

Garlic may be no help in cancer, study says Reported January 10, 2009 Seoul, Korea, January 10: A new study suggests that garlic intake is not creditable for a reduced risk of many cancers and for other cancers as well the effect is very limited. Earlier, several studies provided evidence for a relation between garlic intake and cancerdefine risk … [Read more...]

Low vitamin D shown to raise death risk: U.S. study Reported August 11, 2008 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Adults with a vitamin D deficiency are more likely to die than those with high levels, another indication of the nutrient's vital role in guarding against ailments from heart disease to cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday. The report follows several recent studies that have … [Read more...]

Vitamin C May Play Role in Stroke PreventionReported January 11, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- Having higher levels of vitamin C in your blood may reduce your risk of stroke, new research suggests. People with the highest concentrations of vitamin C in their blood had a 42 percent lower risk of stroke than people with the lowest levels, according to the study, which is in the … [Read more...]

Cutting calories and carbon dioxide could help save lives and the planetReported November 11, 2007 WASHINGTON - America's obesity epidemic and global warming might not seem to have much in common. But public health experts suggest people can attack them both by cutting calories and carbon dioxide at the same time. How? Get out of your car and walk or bike half an hour a … [Read more...]

Lower Cholesterol, Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Concerns that low cholesterol leads to cancer may have caused unnecessary fear. A pair of studies now suggests lower cholesterol may actually reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer. A new National Cancer Institute study reveals although low total … [Read more...]

Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimer’s Reported April 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease is the most well known complication of high cholesterol, motivating many to cut the fat, exercise and take cholesterol-lowering drugs. But results of a new study showing high cholesterol in your 40s is a risk factor for another troubling disease could prompt more people to … [Read more...]

Never too Late to Kick the Habit Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study proves it is never too late to quit smoking and gain back health benefits. The study finds women who quit smoking reduced their risk of death from heart disease within five years and had a 20 percent lower chance of a smoking related cancer within that time as well. It’s estimated … [Read more...]

Obesity Surgery can Cause Serious Neurological Condition Reported March 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you have obesity surgery, it is crucial for you to take your prescribed vitamin supplements and watch for symptoms such as vomiting, confusion, lack of coordination and visual changes. These could be signs of a serious … [Read more...]

Personality Traits Sway Weight Loss Reported September 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Experts say losing weight is mind over matter, but what if being too optimistic can hurt your odds for success? Japanese researchers psychologically profiled 101 obese patients. All participants enrolled in counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy at the Kensai Medical … [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...]

Warning Issued for "Energy Gum"Reported June 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors are warning parents about the dangers of caffeine-containing chewing gum following an Italian boy's hospitalization. After consuming two packets of "energy" chewing gum, a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after displaying unusually aggressive behavior and agitation, abdominal discomfort, … [Read more...]

Eat your greens, for your bones’ sakeReported December 01, 2009 A combination of calcium and vitamin D may be just what the doctor ordered for osteoporosis patients, but a new study has found they could be exponentially more effective by adding common greens supplements. The University of Toronto tissue culture study found that when compared to calcium supplements alone, … [Read more...]

Wii-itis Reported October 01, 2009 ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's happening around TV sets in more than 10 million households across the U.S. An interactive video game is connecting grandparents with their grandchildren and providing a great workout. But is there such a thing as too much Wii?   Move over Monopoly. Many family game nights … [Read more...]

'Anti-Atkins' Diet Extends Life in Flies Reported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Flies fed an "anti-Atkins" low protein diet live longer because their mitochondria function better, according to a new study from the Buck Institute for Age Research in California. The research shows that the molecular mechanisms responsible for the lifespan … [Read more...]

Baked or Broiled Fish may Reduce Stroke Risk Reported January 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating baked or broiled fish, such as tuna, may lower stroke risk in the elderly. But fish that's fried can increase stroke risk, according to a new study. Darian Mozaffarian, M.D., M.P.H., from the Harvard … [Read more...]