Nutrition & Wellness

Putting a Stop to Teen Binge Drinking Reported September 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rates of binge drinking among eighth-graders dropped 37 percent in communities in seven states that used a prevention system to reduce drug use and delinquent behavior, compared to teenagers from similar communities that did not use the system. The findings come from … [Read more...]

Good Night's Sleep Key to Strong Memories Reported November 15, 2007 Scientists are finding new evidence that a good night's rest plays a crucial role in cementing memories formed during the day. One new study has identified a brain region involved, along with the hippocampus, in creating memories of the day's activities during sleep. Another study … [Read more...]

Substance Abuse Treatment Helpful in Pregnancies Reported June 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals treating pregnant women for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can help achieve the same health and delivery outcomes as pregnant women with no substance abuse. In a new study done by Kaiser Permanente, researchers examined 49,985 women and found … [Read more...]

Swapping Spit Quadruples Risk of MeningitisReported February 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may be a favorite pastime for teens with raging hormones, but a new study shows kissing can be bad for your health. Specifically, intimate kissing (also known as Frenching or mouth kissing) can quadruple a teen's risk of catching meningitis. … [Read more...]

The Science of Obesity: Programmed to be Fat? Reported May 05, 2008 PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a lot more to feeling hungry than you might think! And the science behind our cravings could help explain why Americans are getting bigger. Sixty-six percent of adults in the United States are overweight … as are 17 percent of our kids. What can we do? Is … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled Reported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who travel to another country to get an organ transplant may be putting themselves at a greater risk than those who stay closer to home. A new study on kidney transplants finds patients who travel abroad have more severe complications, including higher incident of rejection and … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Fights Cold & Flu?Reported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A dose of vitamin D every day could be the trick to fight the common cold and cases of the flu. In a new national report, researchers from several hospitals examined the association between the vitamin and respiratory infections. They learned people with the lowest blood vitamin D levels … [Read more...]

We Are What We Eat Reported September 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent Swedish study may shed new light on the old adage, "You are what you eat." Researchers found that DNA isolated from the muscles of people with diabetes bears chemical marks not found in those who respond normally to rising blood sugar levels. The marks in question are found on … [Read more...]

Eating after exercise can undo good Reported September 15, 2009 Time Magazine’s intriguing cover piece “Why exercise won’t make you thin” by John Cloud is still one of the top 10 most read stories on its Web site, in part because we’re desperate for a magic bullet. For years, food manufacturers have been telling us not to blame cheap and processed food for the obesity … [Read more...]

Multivitamins help moms avoid underweight babies: StudyReported June 15, 2009 Women who take multivitamins while pregnant lower their risk of having an underweight baby. So concludes a major new study by Canadian researchers that challenges the World Health Organization strategy of recommending iron and folic acid supplements alone. Low birth weight is a leading cause of … [Read more...]

Wines Found Contaminated With Metals Reported October 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re living by the idea that wine protects your heart with antioxidants, you may want to consider new research that states otherwise. In a recent study, researchers analyzed metal levels in wines from sixteen different countries and found many commercially available wines contain … [Read more...]

Bariatric Surgery Benefits Long Term Reported December 24, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obese people who undergo bariatric surgery to help them lose weight can expect weight loss, improved lifestyle, and reduction in disease risk factors to be long-term, according to a new study. Researchers in Sweden evaluated nearly 6,000 obese … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Crucial to Bone Health Reported November 9, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It takes both calcium and vitamin D to make healthy bones. Now, researchers from Iceland suggest vitamin D may be more important than doctors thought. The study reveals it takes adequate vitamin D status to maintain proper levels of a hormone responsible for managing calcium levels in the … [Read more...]

Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to birth defectsReported June 02, 2009 Women with low levels of vitamin B12 have up to five times the normal risk of having a baby with a major birth defect, new research shows. It's long been known that another nutrient, folic acid, lowers the risk of neural tube defects -- devastating malformations of the brain and spine, including spina … [Read more...]

Chew Away Hunger With Sugar-Free Gum Reported November 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who chewed sugarless gum in the morning reduced their calorie intake at lunch by 68 calories. Despite consuming fewer calories at lunch, participants did not report greater hunger and did not compensate by increasing their calorie intake later in the day. … [Read more...]

Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer? Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds taking an aspirin a day may lower a woman’s risk for a common type of breast cancer. The study reveals daily aspirin use was linked to a small reduction in estrogen-receptor positive (ER-positive) breast cancers. However, study authors say aspirin and other … [Read more...]

Diabetics Can Finally Drink UpReported March 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the near future, diabetics may finally be able to enjoy a low-calorie, low-sugar vegetable juice custom-designed just for them. Chinese scientists said they have discovered a cost-effective method of preparing a special type of vegetable juice using lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB) to … [Read more...]

Does Green Tea Prevent Cancer? Reported November 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Evidence continues to brew about the protective effects of green tea against cancer, but scientists are still not sure the tea leaves reveal the answer. Vassiliki Papadimitrakopoulo, M.D., professor of medicine in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology … [Read more...]

Eat Your Veggies, Clear Up Acne Reported September 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Though getting pimples or blemishes is a part of growing up, a Norwegian study suggests vegetables and a low-glycemic diet may protect your teen from acne. Researchers interviewed just under 4,000 adolescents to examine the relationship between acne, diet and mental health. … [Read more...]

Exercise, Active Social Life Keeps You SharpReported June 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to stay sharp as you age? Start making friends, quit smoking and start working out. Elderly people who exercise at least once a week, are not smokers, are more socially active and have at least a high school education and a ninth grade literacy level are more likely to maintain … [Read more...]

Five Fab FoodsReported March 24, 2009 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For years, nutrition experts have studied and debated the potential health benefits of a variety of foods. Here are five foods with benefits that may surprise you. First up: Asian chefs use red yeast rice in their cuisines. A new study of 5,000 heart attack survivors found a purified version of … [Read more...]

French think wine is unhealthy, survey says Reported December 05, 2008 Over half the French population believes wine poses a health risk, a French survey says. In a study released last week by Credoc (a research centre that examines the lifestyle habits of the nation), 51% of respondents placed wine second in a list of 'risky products'. Only charcuterie was deemed riskier. … [Read more...]

GERD More Effectively Managed With DrugsReported December 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new report reveals drugs can be as effective as surgery for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Researchers compared various treatments for chronic uncomplicated GERD --a less serious disease of the esophagus that usually requires … [Read more...]

Mums urged to eat more oily fishReported June 12, 2009 Professor Bert Koletzko is head of the Division of Metabolic Diseases and Nutritional Medicine at the Hauner Children's Hospital, at Germany's University of Munich. He was involved in the development of a series of consensus recommendations on omega-3 for pregnant and lactating … [Read more...]

Help for Pudgy Pooches Reported March 13, 2008 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know most Americans overeat and don't exercise enough. But statistics show we're bringing our pets with us! Four out of every 10 dogs are overweight, and it's no laughing matter. Those extra pounds can lead to arthritis, heart disease and … [Read more...]

IBS Targets the Anxious and Driven Reported March 1, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Anxious? Driven? Then you may be at risk for a painful bowel condition causing everything from stomach pain to constipation and diarrhea. A new study reveals stressed-out people who don't know when to quit are more likely to develop … [Read more...]

Baked fish healthier than fried fish for heart Reported November 19, 2009 Baked or boiled fish is a better source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than fried, salted or dried fish, according to a new study. And adding low-sodium soy sauce or tofu to boiled or baked fish, will further enhance the benefits. "It appears … [Read more...]

Researchers delve into the health benefits of sea cucumbers Reported January 07, 2009 Sea cucumbers, also known as beche-de-mer, are delicacies, health boosters and maybe even a cure for impotence and they are harvested all over the world, including just south of Monterey Bay. In traditional Chinese medicine, sea cucumbers are considered a health … [Read more...]

Microwaved popcorn may have caused lung diseaseReported September 05, 2007 A fondness for microwave buttered popcorn may have led a 53-year-old Colorado man to develop a serious lung condition that until now has been found only in people working in popcorn plants. Lung specialists and even a top industry official say the case, the first of its kind, raises serious concerns … [Read more...]