Vitamin D helps kids improve bone densityReported November 09, 2009 WASHINGTON - Calcium and vitamin D supplements can improve bone density during a crucial growth period for young girls. A six-month study looked at identical twin girls aged between nine and 12, who were randomly assigned to receive either the calcium and vitamin D tablets, or a matched placebo. David … [Read more...]
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Alzheimers Prevention Found in Grapes
Alzheimers Prevention Found in GrapesReported November 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous research has linked red wine to protection from heart disease and certain types of cancer, and a new study details how it may protect against Alzheimers disease. A recently published study reveals how compounds called polyphenols -- which occur naturally in red wine -- may … [Read more...]
Low carb diet may land you in depression
Low carb diet may land you in depression Reported November 11, 2009 A very low carbohydrate diet, seen as a sure shot way to shed weight, may not be good for your mental health, warn researchers. An Australian study published in prestigious medical journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of America Medical Association, shows that … [Read more...]
Chemobrain: The Battle after Cancer
Chemobrain: The Battle after Cancer Reported November 19, 2008 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 80 percent of cancer survivors say they struggle with their memory and have trouble concentrating. The condition, called chemobrain, can wreak havoc on a survivor's life, but there's a new way to boost brainpower after the battle with cancer. Brenda Oathout beat … [Read more...]
Diabetes Treatment Ups Depression Risk
Diabetes Treatment Ups Depression Risk Reported June 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) The treatment used to help people with type 2 diabetes may cause some patients to develop depression. Johns Hopkins researchers arrived at that conclusion after studying the link between depression and diabetes in two studies. The first analysis involved about 5,200 people without type 2 … [Read more...]
Eat Too Much Sugar? Blame Your Ethnicity
Eat Too Much Sugar? Blame Your Ethnicity Reported August 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates added sugar accounts for as much as 17 percent of U.S. daily calorie intake. Differences among race and ethnicity groups suggest that interventions aimed at reducing the intake of added sugars should be specially … [Read more...]
Cranberry health claim in France extended to juice drinks
Cranberry health claim in France extended to juice drinks 05 August, 2007 The ruling, announced by the French food safety authority AFSSA (Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments) on 3 December, comes just in time for US cranberry group Ocean Spray's launch of its juice drink range in France in spring. Recurrent cystitis affects 2 million … [Read more...]
Lack of Vitamin D Could Raise Odds for Death
Lack of Vitamin D Could Raise Odds for DeathReported June 24, 2008 New research is now linking low levels of vitamin D with death from heart disease, bolstering mounting evidence about the "sunshine" vitamin's role in promoting good health. This doesn't mean you should run out and spend hours in the sun or … [Read more...]
Popular diets tout new ‘good carb’ advice given by U.S. government
Popular diets tout new 'good carb' advice given by U.S. government Feb. 2, 2005 WASHINGTON (AP) - Interested in following the U.S. government's new advice on what to eat? Advocates of the South Beach and Atkins diets want you to give their approaches a try, saying they're not all that different from the official recommendations. … [Read more...]
Low vitamin D tied to back pain in older women
Low vitamin D tied to back pain in older womenReported June 15, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Older women who aren't getting enough vitamin D appear to be at risk for suffering from back pain, new research shows. ""Given that low vitamin D status is fairly prevalent in older adults and that there are significant functional consequences to untreated chronic pain, these … [Read more...]
New Hope for Eating Disorders
New Hope for Eating Disorders Reported November 02, 2007 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating disorders affect more than five million people in the United States. Traditional programs can take 10 years or more to make a difference. And even then, only half of those who get help manage to stay well. But a new program is increasing the odds and teaching people how to eat … [Read more...]
Putting a Stop to Teen Binge Drinking
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...]
Substance Abuse Treatment Helpful in Pregnancies
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...]
The Science of Obesity: Programmed to be Fat?
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...]
We Are What We Eat
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...]
Wines Found Contaminated With Metals
Wines Found Contaminated With Metals Reported October 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If youre 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...]
Grapefruit, Other Juices Block Drug Absorbency Rate
Grapefruit, Other Juices Block Drug Absorbency Rate Reported August 21, 2008 Its been almost 20 years since Canadian David G. Bailey, PhD, reported his surprising finding that taking certain medications, including commonly prescribed blood pressure medications, with grapefruit juice increases the bodys absorbency rate of these particular drugs, causing the drugs to be … [Read more...]
Combating Childhood Obesity
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...]
Eliminating Milk Allergies Does a Body Good
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...]
Fish, “Fruity Veggies” Protect Against Asthma
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
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...]
Malnutrition in expecting mothers leads to higher risk of diabetes
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...]
Women Fitness : City News
Leukemia patient sues manufacturer of syringes contaminated with virusReported December 22, 2007 CHICAGO - A leukemia patient has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a batch of pre-filled syringes that were contaminated with bacteria, claiming they made her violently sick. Katie Abrams, 30, of Buffalo Grove, was hospitalized for nine days as a result of using the … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Inactivity the big problem in battling bulge, says Oprah's trainer Bob Greene Reported November 05, 2007 TORONTO - Before serving up meal suggestions and recipes in his latest book, Bob Greene first implores individuals to examine not just what they're eating but the reasons why they're eating it. The holistic approach to healthy living outlined in "The Best Life Diet" is … [Read more...]
Middle-Age Weight Gain May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Middle-Age Weight Gain May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk Reported September 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Body mass and weight gain in middle age may influence a man's risk for prostate cancer, but this risk varies among different ethnic populations, according to a new study. "The relationship of certain characteristics, such as body size, with cancer … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness > Hard-to-get Nutrients
Hard-to-get Nutrients Reported July 18, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many Americans are deficient in some of the most vital nutrients they need to keep their bodies healthy and strong. More than 35 percent of women don't get enough calcium; and about 70 percent of people don't get the vitamin E they need. Here is some advice on how to make sure you're … [Read more...]
People with Sleep Problems Burn More Calories
People with Sleep Problems Burn More CaloriesReported December 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders may burn more calories at rest as their condition becomes more severe. Snoring, sleep apnea and other conditions involve obstruction of the airways during sleep. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing sleep-disordered … [Read more...]
Snoring Linked to Childhood
Snoring Linked to Childhood Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your childhood environment may determine whether you will snore when you are an adult. A new report from Sweden shows childhood risk factors such as having pets, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family can all play a role on adult snoring. Researchers asked more than … [Read more...]
Drinking too much coffee ‘could shrink women’s breasts’
Drinking too much coffee 'could shrink women's breasts' Reported October 22, 2008 Too much caffeine can affect the hormones in their bodies, scientists believe, playing havoc with their bust size. The more coffee the women drank, the smaller their breasts, the researchers also found. Almost 300 women took part in the … [Read more...]
After Weight Loss Surgery, Be Extra Careful with Booze
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...]
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