Nutrition & Wellness

Breastfeeding 'significantly' lowers cancer risk, study finds   Reported October 05, 2008 A major study has strengthened the theory that breastfeeding significantly reduces a mother's risk of breast cancer. Women who breastfeed for a year over their lifetime are almost 5 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those … [Read more...]

Too Much Salt? Reported March 04, 2008 SAVANNAH, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The average American eats almost double the recommended amount of sodium every day, which is 2,400 milligrams. Too much sodium can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Now, some want the FDA to cut the salt in the foods we buy. What's your salt … [Read more...]

Health benefits from adding selenium to wheat?   Reported September 10, 2009 It has been reported that adding trace mineral selenium to UK wheat may cut the risk of cancer and increase the overall health of the population. However, many are opposed to the idea on the grounds that it would be enforced ‘mass medication’. According to a speech made by … [Read more...]

Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves CholesterolReported June 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research shows that overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Tune-UpReported May 27, 2009 STANFORD, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ninety-three million Americans are obese. When diet and exercise don't work, 200,000 will turn to gastric bypass for help. But what happens when gastric bypass doesn't do the trick? A new procedure that "tunes up" the weight loss process may be the answer. Paul Martin has lost 150 pounds. "The … [Read more...]

Study shows fish oils may treat heart disease Reported August 12, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The omega-3 fatty acids found in certain fish not only prevent cardiovascular disease, but may even help treat it, a new study suggests. The study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, involved four trials with almost 40,000 … [Read more...]

Green tea could ward off dental problems   Reported March 07, 2009 Scientists have found that regular consumption of green tea could help to lower a person's need for emergency private dentistry. Green tea has long been consumed for its perceived health properties, which are thought to include benefits for weight and cholesterol management. Now, scientists at Kyushu … [Read more...]

ADHD Treatment Prevents Drug Abuse Reported October 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adolescent girls with ADHD are at a significantly higher risk for cigarette smoking and substance abuse than girls without -- but new research shows that risk can be lessened by treatment with stimulant drugs. The new study confirms similar findings in boys and shoots down concerns that … [Read more...]

Animal Fat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Reported July 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Meat and dairy lovers might want to think about cutting back on their favorite foods. According to National Cancer Institute researchers, a higher consumption of animal fat increases the risk for pancreatic cancer. In research based on data from a large AARP Diet and … [Read more...]

Bacteria Battles IBD Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers did a gut check, and may have come up with the solution to a painful condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The scientists found a molecule produced by bacteria in the gut’s intestinal make-up can eliminate symptoms of IBD, a condition that includes Crohn’s disease. The research … [Read more...]

Big Belly Ups Chances for RLSReported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Packing on the pounds – especially around the waistline – could be putting you at increased risk for restless legs syndrome (RLS). In a study conducted among more than 65,000 women and more than 23,000 men, researchers found people considered obese (a body mass index over 30) were about one and … [Read more...]

Calcium May Protect Against CancerReported February 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking milk not only makes your bones stronger, it may also protect you from cancer. According to a new study, women who consume a lot of calcium have a lower risk of cancer overall and both men and women with high calcium intake have lower risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers of … [Read more...]

Depression Undiagnosed in CentenariansReported November 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Centenarians are one of the fastest growing groups of Americans, yet little is known about their overall health. When researchers began taking a closer look at their quality of life, they discovered that many suffer from undiagnosed depression. More than 60,000 people in the U.S. are … [Read more...]

Diets by Gender Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study from Australia shows gender plays a major role in determining which foods help us live longer and give us a better chance of having children. Researchers are doing long-term studies on Australian black field crickets. They discovered the lifespan of both males and females is maximized on … [Read more...]

Drug Lowers Blood Pressure in Teens Reported August 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new therapy may offer hope for adolescents with hypertension. In recent clinical trial, allopurinol (Zyloprim) -- a drug that lowers uric acid levels --showed promise by significantly lowering blood pressure in adolescents with newly diagnosed hypertension. In a trial of 30 adolescents, … [Read more...]

Hydration Without Calories Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new sports drink that describes itself as a zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage may be a good option for athletes seeking hydration. A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting demonstrated that Aqua-Lyte doesn’t contain the sugars, calories and artificial … [Read more...]

Find the Right Personal Trainer Reported March 7, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You've set your goals, promised to get in shape and want to lose weight. A personal trainer can keep you on track, and finding the right one can make all the difference. From the educator to the drill sergeant. Your trainer … [Read more...]

Fruit and Vegetable Coloring may Protect Against Colon Cancer Reported August 21, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The stuff that makes fruits and vegetables so colorful may also help protect against colon cancer.New research from The Ohio State University shows understanding the molecular structures of the coloring compounds may help researchers find more powerful cancer … [Read more...]

Good Cholesterol has Genetic LinksReported March 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Good blood could run in your blood! New research shows high levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), also known as “good” cholesterol, could arise from a genetic mutation. Researchers found mutations in the LIPG gene, which codes for the endothelial … [Read more...]

Drinking Without Food May Set You Up For High Blood Pressure Even light-to-moderate consumption increases risk if it occurs outside of meals - During this season to be jolly, when alcohol flows more freely than usual, a new study alerts drinkers that a habit of drinking outside of meals may be setting them up for high blood pressure. Research conducted at the … [Read more...]

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...]