Nutrition & Wellness

Say No to High Fructose Corn Syrup Reported August 24, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High fructose corn syrup has become the sweetener of choice for many food manufacturers. It is more economical and easy to blend into drinks. But your health may be paying for it. A new study supports a link between the development of diabetes and high fructose corn syrup. Diabetes is at an … [Read more...]

Smokers Should Eat Broccoli Reported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have a cancer preventative property that appears to work specifically in smokers. In the first comprehensive study of it’s kind, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, N.Y., analyzed cancer cases and controls matched on smoking status. … [Read more...]

Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Don’t Last Reported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) There are a variety of treatments available to help people quit smoking, but evidence shows their effects are not long lasting. A team of researchers at McGill University and the University of Montreal tested six products – varenicline, nicotine nasal spray, buprotion (Wellbutrin), … [Read more...]

Too Little Sleep Equals Weight Gain December 13, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study suggests you can blame those extra pounds on lack of sleep. Researchers find people who get only four hours a night have increased levels of a hormone that tells the body it’s hungry and decreased levels of one that tells the body it’s full.The University of … [Read more...]

Genetic Link To Vitamin A Deficiency   Reported November 17, 2009 Almost half of UK women may be lacking an important source of vitamin A due to a previously undiscovered genetic variation, scientists at Newcastle University have found. The team, led by Dr Georg Lietz, has shown that almost 50 per cent of women have a genetic variation which … [Read more...]

Weight-loss Surgery DangersReported December 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A deficiency in vitamin B1, or thiamine, may be a serious complication following gastric bypass surgery, according to a recent study. During the study, a 35-year-old woman developed many difficulties after the surgery for obesity. Complications included … [Read more...]

Which Diet is Best? Reported December 27, 2004 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Atkins, The Zone, Weight Watchers and The Ornish Diet. Chances are you've probably tried one of these popular diets. But are they really good for you? And are all fad diets created equal? One doctor who says yes. Internist Michael … [Read more...]

An Exercise Pill? Reported August 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know exercise is good for us, but finding the time to do it can be a challenge. If only we could pop a pill instead... Thanks to new research out of the Salk Institute, hope is on the horizon. In studies conducted in mice, investigators there not only discovered a substance that increased exercise … [Read more...]

Poor Nutrition Leads To Low IQ 22 November 2004 Researchers at the University of Southern California say malnutrition in the first few years of life leads to antisocial and aggressive behavior throughout childhood and late adolescence. "These are the first findings to show that malnutrition in the early postnatal years is associated … [Read more...]

Berries Prevent WrinklesReported April 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The newest potion in a woman's skin care regimen may be found in berries. A new study shows the antioxidant ellagic acid -- prevalent in raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranates -- protects the skin from UV damage. Twelve mice were exposed to increasing ultraviolet radiation three … [Read more...]

Eating a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables and low in fat did not reduce breast cancer recurrence or death in early stage breast cancer survivors in a new study done by researchers at the Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego. This study is the largest randomized trial ever done to gather information about the influence of diet … [Read more...]

Caffeine Treats Alzheimer's? Reported July 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking coffee may offer your body more than extra energy in the mornings. New studies suggest caffeine may prevent and reverse memory loss for Alzheimer's patients. The University of South Florida research team at the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center tested its theory … [Read more...]

Dangerous Energy Drinks? Reported November 19, 2009 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Energy drinks are a booming business. Americans spent 744 million dollars on them in one year alone. They’re already banned in several countries, including Denmark, Italy, Norway and Sweden, but in the U.S., the drinks are marketed to our youth. So what's the risk? … [Read more...]

Drug Combats Drinking & SmokingReported March 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved to combat alcohol-dependence (AD) could stop social drinkers from lighting up, too! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved naltrexone in 1994 for treatment for AD. However, non-AD smokers who drink heavily in social situations could also benefit from naltraxone. A … [Read more...]

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...]

Study shows possible benefits from 'good'-carb diet; better for heart CHICAGO (AP) - A diet favouring "good" over "bad" carbohydrates is better for the heart and less likely to slow down metabolism than a conventional low-fat diet, a small, preliminary study suggests. The "glycemic index" diet recommends carbohydrates that do not … [Read more...]

Kids and Kidney Stones Reported September 06, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Ashley Stella loves to spend time with her two pet lizards. She got them to keep her company after she had to stop going to school. "You're just standing there and, all of the sudden, you just feel this pain, like, right here, like needles just poking you and moving around," says … [Read more...]

Debt can be a pain in the neck ... or back or stomach Reported June 11, 2008 An AP/AOL survey released this week found a strong link between high levels of debt-related stress and ulcers, migraines, high blood pressure and even lower back pain.   Those stressed from debt are also nearly seven times more likely to lash out at others, according to the survey of 1,002 … [Read more...]

Hypnosis can reduce pain perception after surgeryReported August 08, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hypnosis before breast surgery reduces the amount of medication required during the procedure and lessens postsurgical pain and nausea, according to results of new study. Hospitals also benefit from lower costs. These findings, reported in the Journal of the National … [Read more...]

2 more paralyzed after drinking tainted juice Reported December 07, 2007 TORONTO - Two Canadians remained paralyzed Tuesday after drinking carrot juice contaminated with the botulism toxin, health officials said. A week after Bolthouse Farms issued a continental recall of its carrot juice, at least 10 Toronto businesses still had the product on their shelves over the long … [Read more...]

Love Handles put Squeeze on LungsReported March 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There’s yet another reason to eliminate love handles. A new study links abdominal obesity to decreased lung function. Excess weight around the waist is already associated with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other health problems collectively known as “metabolic syndrome.” … [Read more...]

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may be able to offset the increase in abdominal fat and accompanying increased risk for diabetes that often occur with advancing age. The study authors explain levels of DHEA peak at about age 20 and then gradually decline. They say by the time we are 70, we … [Read more...]

Fruits, Veggies Might Ward Off Cancer TUESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDayNews) -- While there's no surefire way to prevent cancer, many kinds of foods can help lower the risk of certain cancers. Research shows that people who eat diets rich in plant foods have a lower risk of serious diseases, including cancer, says an article in the … [Read more...]

Obesity in Babies?Reported March 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The current epidemic of childhood obesity could start when some babies are just six months old. Boston investigators analyzed data on 559 pregnant women and their children. They found babies who gained the most weight during infancy were significantly more likely to be obese at age three. Just a 1.5 … [Read more...]

Parents Misdiagnose Milk IntoleranceReported June 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your neighborhood food joint can increase your risk of obesity. A recent study from the University of Alberta, Canada, found that people living in an area with more fast food restaurants and convenience stores, rather than supermarkets and grocery stores, had higher obesity rates. Researchers … [Read more...]

Pressure to Keep Weight Off for Sports Hurts Teens Reported March 12, 2007 By Betsy Lievense, Ivanhoe Health CorrespondentORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents are quick to attribute kids' eating disorders to the recent proliferation of ultra-thin Hollywood superstars like Paris Hilton or Nicole Ritchie, but a recent … [Read more...]