Nutrition & Wellness

Dietary agents in red chili pepper and vegetables linked to cancer prevention20 Apr 2005 Dietary agents in red chili pepper and vegetables linked to cancer prevention 20 Apr 2005 Two new studies suggest that vegetables such as broccoli and spices like red chili pepper, may provide a cancer-fighting benefit by slowing or preventing the … [Read more...]

Vitamin K helps strengthen bones Reported May 27, 2009 Wednesday May 27, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- High doses of Vitamin K help reduce the risk of bone fractures in post-menopausal women, according to a recent article in Nutrition Research. Though scientists found that high doses of vitamins K1 and K2 had only “moderate … [Read more...]

Light Cigarettes Just as Bad Reported March 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smokers who think they are getting fewer cancer-causing substances from smoking “light” or “ultra-light” cigarettes are just fooling themselves, report researchers who looked at tobacco byproducts in the urine samples of smokers. Researchers from … [Read more...]

Study: Traditional Mexican diet can cut cancer riskReported November 03, 2008 A recent study shows that a true Mexican diet may help cut down the risk of developing breast cancer. It does matter what kind of Mexican food you eat, though. There's no shortage of Mexican food in San Antonio. Restaurants that serve up favorites like enchiladas and chalupas are on almost every … [Read more...]

Loud Music, More Drinking Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new report from France shows loud music can make people drink more in a shorter period of time. Previous research has already shown fast music can make people drink fast and music itself can make people spend more time in a bar compared to when there's no music. Researchers discretely went to two … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Foods Promote LongevityReported June 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Mediterranean diet is well known for making people live longer, but new research reveals the individual components of the diet which promote longevity. Professor Dimitrios Trichopoulos at the Harvard School of Public Health surveyed over 23,000 participants on lifestyle and diet. … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Do Americans eat too much? The answer may be yes. New research shows the rise in obesity in the United States since the 1970s was virtually all due to increased food intake. Investigators studied 1,399 adults and 963 children. They tested how many calories these people burned and determined how many calories adults and children needed to maintain a … [Read more...]

Oxidative Stress Behind Lung Problems Reported May 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests markers for oxidative stress in young people can predict the later onset of lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Oxidative stress itself is not a disease, but it can lead to one. As we breathe, our bodies are constantly reacting with oxygen … [Read more...]

Potential Drug Therapy for Quitting SmokingReported November 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered information that may lead to a new medical treatment for nicotine addiction. Cigarette smoking is one of the most widespread preventable causes of death and disease in developed countries. Annually, the habit is responsible for about 440,000 deaths and … [Read more...]

Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce CholesterolReported June 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Red yeast rice pills could be one of the keys in helping people lower their cholesterol levels. Researchers studied a group of 62 patients, who were at risk of heart attack or stroke because of their abnormally high levels of low-density lipo-protein (LDL) cholesterol. All 62 patients … [Read more...]

Save Your Sight, Eat Right! Reported June 25, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in popular fish oil supplements, could help protect against blindness resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye. A new study, using mice as models, found increasing omega-3 fatty acids in their diets caused less initial blood vessel … [Read more...]

Smell Food, Feel Full Reported January 04, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new generation of foods that make people feel full by releasing anti-hunger aromas during chewing is now a real possibility. Such foods would fight the global epidemic of obesity with aromas that quench hunger and prevent people from overeating. Rianne Ruijschop and colleagues in the … [Read more...]

Stick it to Your HeadacheReported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows the cure to your next headache could come from a needle…not a pill! Researchers found patients with headaches who were treated with acupuncture therapy suffered fewer headaches compared to those who used painkillers. Among migraine sufferers, acupuncture was also found to be … [Read more...]

Supplement Prevents Liver Damage Reported November 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A well-known Eastern supplement found in plants like barley and wheat could be the key to preventing the most common type of liver transplant. The molecule S-methylmethionine (SMM), which has been marketed as an herbal supplement called vitamin U for treatment of the … [Read more...]

Teens Have Special Risk of Nicotine Addiction Reported July 31, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals when teens take their first puff of a cigarette, they are likely to develop symptoms of nicotine addiction soon after. Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, studied a group of … [Read more...]

Foods Like Fish May Buoy Your Mental Health THURSDAY, Feb. 10 THURSDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- In research that literally offers food for thought, scientists have found that omega-3 fatty acids and uridine -- a natural substance found in foods -- work as well as antidepressants … [Read more...]

Valentine's Day Traditions Can be Good for the Heart 08 Feb 2005 Chocolate, wine and romance aren't just the quickest ways to your true love's heart. A University of Michigan Health System cardiologist says these Valentine's Day traditions are also the way to a healthy heart. “The spirit of Valentine's Day, with … [Read more...]

Stunts growth : Lack of vitamin D stunts growth, causes weight gain in girls Reported January 12, 2009 Lack of vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain in girls during puberty, according to a new study. Researchers from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the University of Southern California conducted their study in sun-drenched California and even … [Read more...]

Which Comes First? Alcohol or Depression?Reported March 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s like the old question, which came first, the chicken or the egg? But this time researchers are talking about alcohol abuse and depression. Does the former cause the latter, or is it visa versa? Many have believed depression leads to alcohol problems, because people who are depressed … [Read more...]

Tips for Low-Carb CookingReported November 15, 2004 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) --Researchers say about 11 percent of people in the United States follow a reduced-carbohydrate diet -- that's about 24 million Americans. Many restaurants are now catering to these dieters by offering low-carb menu items. But what if you could prepare your own low-carb meals … [Read more...]

Amino Acids: Brain Injury Treatment? Reported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every 23 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Now researchers say they may be on the trail to new brain-restoring therapies for TBI patients. TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in young children. Most of the time, … [Read more...]

Diet makes a difference Jan. 14, 2005 CANADIAN PRESS The impact of diet on one's risk of developing cancer may have come into slightly sharper focus this week with the publication of two new studies. The first adds more weight to arguments that long-term red meat and processed … [Read more...]

Research Ties Red Meat to Colon Cancer 12-January-2005 Jessica Berman Washington -- A comprehensive study unveiled this week shows people regularly eating red meat, such as beef, are at a higher risk of developing colon cancer than those with a more balanced diet.   A long-term study published in the Journal of the … [Read more...]

Brain has Sixth Sense for CaloriesReported March 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A ‘sixth sense’ in the brain may help explain some of the causes of obesity. Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have discovered this ‘sixth sense’ and say in mice, it can sense the calories in food. Researchers genetically altered mice to make them “sweet-blind,” meaning the animals … [Read more...]

Caffeine Beneficial to Male ALS PatientsReported April 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caffeine may benefit men suffering from ALS but it does not appear to have the same beneficial effects for women, according to a new study. One of the biggest concerns with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is oxidative stress, which damages the cells. Previous studies have shown … [Read more...]

Genetically Modified Potato Carries Hep B Vaccine MONDAY, Feb. 14 MONDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDayNews) -- Researchers have found a way to grow potatoes that carry a vaccine for hepatitis B, providing doctors in the developing world with an easily produced, non-refrigerated means of … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Levels Linked to Cancer Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk of cancer in diabetics may be connected to cholesterol levels. Researchers from Hong Kong looked at 6,107 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. They found LDL cholesterol levels below 2.80 mmol/L and at levels of at least 3.90 mmol/L were both associated with a much higher risk of … [Read more...]

Daily Glass of Wine Good for the EsophagusReported March 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A glass of red or white wine a day might lower your risk for one of the fasting growing cancers around today. In a study involving 953 men and women, researchers found a daily glass lowered the chances for Barrett’s esophagus by 56 percent. Barrett’s esophagus occurs when acid reflux … [Read more...]

Diet Soda and Salt: Destroying your Kidneys? Reported November 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sprinkling extra salt and sipping diet soda may seem harmless, but new research links increased sodium and artificially sweetened soda to kidney disease. Researchers studied more than 3,000 women and found those who drink at least two diet sodas daily double … [Read more...]