Nutrition & Wellness

Milk may provide aging benefits Reported November 10, 2007 WASHINGTON: A daily glass of milk is not only good for kids, but as it turns out adults too, for a new study has found that its key nutrient Vitamin D has aging benefits linked to reduced inflammation. A genetic study of more than 2,100 female twin pairs ages 19-79 showed that higher vitamin D levels were … [Read more...]

More Peanut Butter, Please! Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re one of the 1.5 million people in the United States suffering from a peanut allergy, there’s good news. Experts anticipate some form of immunotherapy for peanut allergy to be available within the next five years. Peanut allergy is becoming more common, but it is unknown why. In the United … [Read more...]

New Insight into How Cells Get NutrientsReported December 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers in Belgium have uncovered an important new way cells locate nutrients. The new mechanism is similar to the way cells receive messages from hormones. Every living thing is made up of cells that communicate with each other and the outside world. For example, receptors on … [Read more...]

Obesity: All in Your Head?Reported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity among Americans. New research suggests genes that predispose a person to being obese are largely tied to the brain. An international research team, co-lead by the University of Michigan found six new genes that may help explain … [Read more...]

Olive Oil: The New Cancer WeaponReported January 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Extra-virgin olive oil is a staple in Italian cooking, and it may also have a medicinal benefit in the fight against cancer. Researchers from the Catalan Institute of Oncology and the University of Granada in Spain found good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains chemicals called … [Read more...]

Popcorn and Nuts Good for Your Health Reported August 27, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It has been long believed that eating nuts, corn and popcorn can aggravate and even cause diverticulosis – a common digestive disorder. However, results of a new study give reason to dismiss that claim. In a large study of men from 1986 to 2004, researchers not only found that nut, corn … [Read more...]

Spicy Food Can Prevent and Heal Disease Reported January 03, 2009 (NaturalNews) Spicy foods add an incredible amount of flavour to food. As ethnic foods become abundant, chilli and spicy food is increasingly popular. The good news is that adding spice to our food has a range of benefits for our health and wellbeing. Chillies have long been used in … [Read more...]

Sleep Disorder Linked to Dementia, Parkinson’sReported January 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An unusual sleep disorder could be a precursor to dementia or Parkinson’s disease. Patients with REM sleep behavior disorder have excessive muscle activity during REM sleep -- often called the dream stage of sleep -- causing them to punch, kick or cry out when they are in a deep … [Read more...]

Spanish researchers: Eating nuts can help undo heart disease risks Reported December 16, 2008 Here's a health tip in a nutshell: Eating a handful of nuts a day for a year - along with a Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish - may help undo a collection of risk factors for heart disease. Spanish researchers found that adding nuts worked better … [Read more...]

The Science of Obesity: When Willpower Isn't Enough Reported May 09, 2008 BOSTON, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From low carbs to high protein. One day soon, weight loss will go beyond these diets and even bariatric surgery. "I've done weight watchers. I've done Jenny Craig. I've done them all," Sabrina Cleveland told Ivanhoe. "I'd lose the 50 lbs and then I'd gain 75 right … [Read more...]

Treating Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Reported July 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The effects of fetal alcohol exposure may be more profound than researchers hoped. Results of a new study reveal the prenatal damage to peptides in the fetal brain may endure into adulthood despite environmental enrichment provided in a child's early years. Neurotrophins -- a family of peptides … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Keeps Kidney Patients Alive Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking activated vitamin D can reduce the risk of death in people with severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) by one quarter according to a new study. Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) -- an oral form of activated vitamin D -- has been used as a treatment for CKD patients to lower levels of parathyroid … [Read more...]

Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk Reported September 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overweight people who think they can eliminate their risk for heart disease just by treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels with drugs might do well to think again. A new study reveals a higher risk for heart conditions even in overweight and obese people who don't … [Read more...]

Study: Lots of red meat increases mortality risk Reported March 23, 2009 CHICAGO (AP) - A new study finds that older Americans who eat large amounts of red and processed meats face a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer. The study of a half-million men and women -- ages 50 to 71 years old -- is the largest of its kind. It found that over 10 years, eating … [Read more...]

Women Confused About Osteoporosis Reported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who suffer from osteoporosis don’t truly understand the risk associated with the disease. A new study finds the majority of women who have osteoporosis do not believe they are at a higher risk of fracture than their peers. The study included more than 60,000 women. Researchers say 55 … [Read more...]

Alcohol Use and Transplant Survival Rates Reported December 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There is no statistical difference in post-transplant survival rates for patients who received liver transplants for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) compared with those who received transplants for alcoholic liver disease (ETOH). NASH affects 2 to 5 percent … [Read more...]

Aqua LipoReported June 08, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It helps many slim down, but liposuction isn't easy. It requires anesthesia and often leads to swelling, pain and days of bruising. New technology is helping patients look leaner without the long recovery -- and the secret ingredient is water. Kathryn Nantz is happy to show off all her old clothes. She … [Read more...]

Eating fruit and vegetables doesn't reduce breast cancer risk, new study 12 Jan 2005 Contrary to findings in previous studies, new research that includes a large group of women found no link between eating fruits and vegetables and a subsequent decreased risk for breast cancer, according to a study in this week's JAMA. Carla H. van Gils, … [Read more...]

Bariatric Surgery may Cure Liver DiseaseReported December 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity is becoming one of the most common causes of liver disease in the nation. A popular surgery may resolve the dangerous disease and its cause. A recent study shows bariatric surgery, a popular and effective weight loss method for morbidly obese individuals, improves or … [Read more...]

Breaking the cycleShifting kids from work to school is paying off in developing nations.It was to help the family, for food'LETTING CHILDREN BE CHILDREN July 12, 2007 Victor Caranqui's vocational school in a rough part of Quito is noisy, drafty and in disrepair. He gets up early. He wears a uniform. There's a schedule to keep. And … [Read more...]

Vitamin D intake should stay the same for now: Health Canada Reported December 25, 2007 Canadian mothers and their babies aren't getting enough vitamin D and should increase their daily intake after consulting a doctor, the Canadian Paediatric Society said Monday. But Health Canada issued its own statment, advising that the proper studies haven't been done to warrant an … [Read more...]

Carrots Reduce Cancer Risk? Reported February 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A compound in carrots may reduce the risk of developing cancer, research reveals. Experts have known carrots have anti-cancer properties, but the exact component of the vegetable with those special elements … [Read more...]

Cut Sugar for Your BrainReported January 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics aren't the only ones who need to monitor their blood sugar. New research shows maintaining blood sugar levels could stave off cognitive decline as you age. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers found decreasing activity in the dentate gyrus -- a part of the brain responsible for … [Read more...]

Diet and Diabetes Reported August 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat could determine whether or not you develop type 2 diabetes. Three new studies looked specifically at fruit juices, fruits and vegetables and the amount of fat in a person’s diet. In the first study, researchers from Boston University assessed the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and … [Read more...]

Does Weight Loss Drug Slow Heart Disease?Reported April 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A fatty mid-section can be a red flag for metabolic syndrome -- a group of metabolic risk factors that puts a person at increased risk for coronary heart disease and plaque build-up in artery walls. Abdominal obesity amplifies the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease -- the … [Read more...]

Exercise Decreases Insulin Resistance Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A little exercise can go a long way in overweight patients who are insulin sensitive. Complications from obesity, such as diabetes, are associated with an abnormal fat metabolism in the muscle. This causes the accumulated fat by-products inside the muscle to impact insulin resistance. … [Read more...]

Fertility DietReported January 20, 2009 IRVINE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know diet is key to good health, but there's been little evidence of its role in fertility until now. Research on women in the Nurses' Health Study shows the right foods can increase pregnancy odds. You might be surprised at what's on the menu. The Aguilar's are newlyweds on a mission. It … [Read more...]

Flavonoids Help Heart HealthReported March 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research from Europe finds a diet filled with flavonoids keeps the heart young longer. The study looked at two kinds of corn -- one without a type of flavonoids known as anthocyanins; … [Read more...]

Get Aggressive to Beat SmokingReported April 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Doctors who really want to help their patients kick the habit need to get aggressive. That’s the take home message from two studies on smoking cessation. The first involved 750 people who smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day. Researchers randomized the smokers to three groups: one received a … [Read more...]

Smells During Sleep May Shape DreamsReported October 02, 2008 When the women entered REM sleep, the researchers woke them up and asked them what was on their minds just before waking. The women described the dreams they'd been having and rated how positive or negative those dreams had been. The women reported more positive dreams when … [Read more...]