Nutrition & Wellness

Even some with chronic disease can live to 100, with aggressive treatmentReported February 11, 2008 CHICAGO - Living to 100 is easier than you might think. Surprising new research suggests that even people who develop heart disease or diabetes late in life have a decent shot at reaching the century mark. "It has been generally assumed that living to 100 years of age was … [Read more...]

Can fruit flies help treat stroke and transplant patients?Reported December 06, 2007 Reperfusion injury takes place when an animal or an organ is starved of oxygen, then exposed to oxygen again. This occurs in strokes and organ transplants and causes many deaths per year. Now scientists at UNLV, Sable Systems International and UCSD have discovered that reperfusion injury … [Read more...]

High proportion of non-white students found to have insufficient vitamin D: study Reported December 19, 2007 TORONTO - A study of vitamin D levels in more than 100 University of Toronto students has found a much higher proportion of non-white participants had insufficient levels of the vitamin in their blood compared to white students. The pilot study, which hasn't been … [Read more...]

Low-Carb Mistakes Reported January 10, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Whether it's Atkins, The Zone, or your own version of low-carb dieting, you've likely dabbled in this latest diet fad. But many people may not be doing low-carb the right way. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them. Forty million … [Read more...]

Mid-Life Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer’s Reported April 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long-term study from Sweden shows men who develop diabetes in mid-life have a significantly higher chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers tracked men who had abnormal insulin levels at age 50. When they checked them 32 years later, they found the men with a low insulin … [Read more...]

Natural Defense Against Colon CancerReported January 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence shows maslinic acid, a compound found in olive oil, can provide a natural defense against cancerous cells. Researchers at the University of Granada and University of Barcelona have demonstrated maslinic acid, a triterpenoid compound that regulates cell growth, can be used to … [Read more...]

PCBs Shown to Alter Brain DevelopmentReported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Three recent studies suggest polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, may alter the development of brain cells. They linked exposure of PCBs, chemicals found in the environment and sometimes in fish, to neurodevelopmental problems in children. PCBs were banned in the 1970s due to their high … [Read more...]

Study: Probiotic Drink Failed to Prevent Diarrhea in Most Kids on Antibiotics Reported August 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kefir, one of the world's oldest "health" drinks, did little to prevent diarrhea in young children being treated with antibiotics, according to researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC). Kefir, which originated … [Read more...]

Removable Tattoos Reported August 16, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You've outgrown that once-trendy tattoo. But getting it removed is no easy fix. Most laser treatments take eight to 10 sessions, they're painful and you're left with a negative imprint of the tattoo in your skin -- often with scarring or pigment changes. Now, there's a new kind of tattoo ink … [Read more...]

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Red Wine's Health BenefitsReported June 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For nearly 200 years, red wine has been touted for its unmatched health benefits. It's been shown to do everything from preventing cancer to protecting the heart and brain from damage to preventing age-related disorders such as diabetes and inflammation. Now, researchers … [Read more...]

Smoking Doubles Risk of Macular Degeneration Reported April 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows smoking may double the risk of macular degeneration -- a progressive and irreversible eye condition. Age-related macular degeneration is common in older people. There is no treatment to … [Read more...]

The Dos and Don'ts of Eating During Pregnancy Reported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to conception may determine the offspring’s health much later in life, according to a group of new studies. These studies demonstrate maternal nutrition, protein intake and level of fat in the diet may cause changes in … [Read more...]

Vitamin E not Beneficial for Cardiovascular Disease or Cancer Reported July 6, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Women's Health Study shows vitamin E had no overall benefit on the risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer among healthy women. I-Min Lee, M.B.B.S., Sc.D., and colleagues of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston evaluated the … [Read more...]

Vitamins May Help Women Keep Their EyesightReported March 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin supplements may be the key to preventing the most common cause of vision loss in older Americans. A new study found women who took a combination of vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid appeared to significantly decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although … [Read more...]

Caffeine and Breast PainReported May 06, 2009 ATLANTA (MyFOX ATLANTA) - For women who experience breast pain, it may be important to take a look at diet. Some doctors said caffeine may be the problem. Although caffeine is found in obvious products such as coffee, doctors said it is also present in some items you may not be aware of.     For instance, one Excedrin tablet … [Read more...]

Why Atkins Works Reported March 16, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers who conducted the first well-controlled study of the low-carb Atkins diet believe they know how the diet takes off the extra pounds -- and it’s not what some people have thought. The study found people who went on the diet simply lowered their … [Read more...]

Weight loss surgery means a lifetime of restricted diets, nutritional supplements, and -- apparently -- being very careful when drinking alcohol. A new study confirms what many gastric bypass patients have suspected -- they will get drunk faster and take longer to get sober. Stanford University School of Medicine bariatric surgeon John Morton, M.D., compared the reactions to … [Read more...]

Bad Cholesterol Levels Drop, More Screening Needed Reported December 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Even though the number of adults in the U.S. with high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) decreased by about one-third between 1999 and 2006, many at-risk adults still are not being screened for high cholesterol levels. … [Read more...]

Bullied Kids Reported October 16, 2007 MINNEAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 90 percent of elementary school students say they've been bullied, and six in every 10 say they have been bullies themselves. It's an age-old problem, bullying has changed and so have the ways of dealing with it. Alison used to love school -- until a friend's dog bit her on the face, and … [Read more...]

The Calories You're Really Burning Reported July 31, 2006 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You work hard. You sweat. You eat healthy. But do you have the right tools to really lose weight? Now, a new device can give you all the info you need for success. Biljana Mihailovic has tried everything to … [Read more...]

Combating Childhood ObesityReported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Worldwide, the obesity epidemic in young people is continues to gain momentum. According to new research, family-based programs can help children lose weight and maintain their weight loss. Family-based lifestyle interventions that not only modify diet and exercise but also include behavior therapy … [Read more...]

Detecting Acid Reflux Reported November 16, 2007 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It can happen when you’re sleeping, eating or even just standing up. The painful discomfort of acid reflux. It takes most people up to 10 years before they find help. But doctors have discovered a new way to detect it. Darlene VanHoose loves her pizza. But it doesn’t love her. "I would have … [Read more...]

Eliminating Milk Allergies Does a Body Good Reported August 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – In a study at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, children who were severely allergic to milk were given increasingly higher doses of milk over time. This continuous exposure to milk allergens gradually retrained their immune systems to tolerate the very food that … [Read more...]

Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly Reported August 08, 2008 FRIDAY, Aug. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A protein produced by fat cells may play a pivotal role in increasing an older American's risk for a heart attack even if they are losing weight, a new report says. Levels of adiponectin increase in the bloodstream when people lose weight and appear to endanger … [Read more...]

Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against Asthma Reported September 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, and zucchini. Spanish researchers who followed children from before birth up till age six and a half report those who ate the … [Read more...]

Fruit Juices Hamper Drugs’ Benefits Reported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Washing down your medicine with fruit juice may be a bad idea. You may have heard that grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of certain drugs and potentially turn normal doses into toxic ones. Now, the scientist who first identified this problem finds grapefruit and other common fruit … [Read more...]

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...]