Nutrition & Wellness

Too Much Salad for Our Own Good? Reported September 03, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consumers love the convenience of bagged lettuce and salad bars in restaurants, and it's all leading to an increased consumption of fresh leafy greens. Good news, right? Yes and no, report U.S. scientists at a major medical meeting at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While eating … [Read more...]

Grape juice can reduce memory loss, study suggests   Reported December 09, 2009 Scientists from the University of Cincinnati's psychiatry department carried out a study which involved 12 people with early memory loss drinking pure 100 per cent Concord grape juice for 12 weeks. During the trial participants were split into two groups, one which drank … [Read more...]

Vitamins Go to Kids Who Don't Need ThemReported February 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamins do a body good, but healthy kids who eat a balanced diet don't really need them. A new study, however, finds those are exactly the kind of kids who receive these supplements. Researchers from the University of California Davis Children's Hospital looked at vitamin use, dietary … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Treats Urinary IncontinenceReported February 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It prevents diabetes, controls high blood pressure, corrects cholesterol levels and improves mood -- and new research shows weight loss can practically cure urinary incontinence in women. A recent study that involved 338 obese and overweight women with urinary continence shows those who … [Read more...]

Study: Some prenatal vitamins lack enough iodine Reported March 04, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Many brands of multivitamins for pregnant women may not contain all the iodine they claim, potentially putting babies at risk of poor brain development, a new study suggests. Tests on 60 brands that listed iodine as an ingredient on their labels found many fell short of the stated … [Read more...]

White Tea Diet?Reported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Could a simple cup of tea hold the key to losing weight? Maybe, report German researchers – but only if people consume the more pristine form of the drink made from the buds and early leaves of the tea plant. Their study shows this type of tea – known as white tea – has potent effects on human fat cells. The … [Read more...]

Adding on Extra Pounds? Blame the Economy Reported August 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We've heard it on the news and seen it in our bank accounts. America is in an economic crisis. But some researchers say the nation's financial situation is also connected to our waistlines. Researchers at the University of Mainz, Germany studied 9,000 participants' … [Read more...]

Are Food Stamps Making Us Fat? Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A helping hand from the government may be playing a role in the obesity epidemic. Results from a 14-year study show food stamps are actually making people fatter. Researchers say people who received food stamps had a Body Mass Index 1.15 points higher than those not receiving … [Read more...]

Bacon: The New Brain Food? Reported January 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're pregnant and have a craving for bacon and eggs, you've finally got an excuse. A team of University of North Carolina researchers has shown that choline plays a critical role in helping fetal brains develop regions associated with memory. Meats, including pork, and … [Read more...]

Best and Worst Diet Foods Reported July 10, 2008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Billions of dollars are spent each year on foods targeted at dieters. From frozen entrees to everyday items, food labels proudly display their low-fat, low-carb, or sugar-free content. But the latest statistics show one in three Americans is still overweight. So just how effective can … [Read more...]

Forgoing that glass of milk in favor of that calcium tablet might not be the best way to protect your bones. A new study shows women who eat a diet high in calcium-rich foods -- such as milk, cheese, and other dairy products -- actually have higher bone density on standard bone scans than women who rely on calcium supplements to provide the calcium they need. The study … [Read more...]

Colonoscopy Re-screening Guideline Reported September 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colonoscopy is the most effective way to screen for colorectal cancer, but for most patients, having a colonoscopy is no walk in the park. Now new research shows a negative colonoscopy means plenty of time before a repeat. In a study done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, … [Read more...]

Dangerous Prenatal Condition Linked to ExerciseReported January 1, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recent study results that surprised researchers show pregnant women who exercise more than 30 minutes each day expose themselves to preeclampsia, a condition that can cause dangerous complications. Danish and Norwegian researchers looked at the medical data of more than 85,000 … [Read more...]

Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related ObesityReported May 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could the way you sleep be linked to how much you weigh? Scientists from Merck Research Laboratories say they believe the answer may be yes. In a study conducted in mice, they found a drug aimed at influencing a bodily function associated with both sleep and weight effectively kept mice from … [Read more...]

Failed Infection Control Ups Risk for HepatitisReported January 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people don’t go to the doctor expecting to come away with a potentially deadly infection. But that’s what’s happening too often to people whose health care professionals don’t follow standard guidelines for infection control. According to a new report from the Centers for … [Read more...]

Filtering Out Bad CholesterolReported March 30, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High cholesterol -- that’s a number of 240 or higher -- over 34 million American adults have it. For some, diet and exercise can bring it down, but for others, even medication won’t help. Now, patients have another option that filters out bad cholesterol. Ted Harrison says the more … [Read more...]

Dangerous Diet PillsReported April 28, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study out of McMaster University in Canada reveals beneficial bacteria -- known as "probiotics" -- can minimize the ill effects of stress-induced irritable bowel syndrome. The researchers arrived at that conclusion after studying probiotics in mice who were … [Read more...]

Gravity Workout Reported November 29, 2007 (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's you versus gravity. a quick new workout is popping up in health clubs all over the country. Firefighter Tony Pittarelli is trying a new workout using machines that use gravity to build muscle. "Less weights, less plates, you don't have to have a spotter. You can just go in there and do a quick … [Read more...]

Household Chemical DangersReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Household products used on a daily basis could cause chemical exposure that’s hazardous to your health. According to a new study, common products like cleaners, beauty products, food packaging and electronics used in homes are a significant source of personal chemical exposure that accumulates over … [Read more...]

Indian Daal: Heart-healthy food Reported February 01, 2008 According to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills or disables more people than any other health condition. So what can families enjoy for dinner on the first Friday in February, known as Go Red for Women Day, a day people wear color red to raise awareness of women's heart … [Read more...]

Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes? Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance. Numerous studies have shown the dangerous cycle of obesity leading to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes. Now, … [Read more...]

Natural trans fats may be good for you Reported May 19, 2008 Trans fats: We've been told that they're worse for our hearts than saturated animal fats. Now, as consumers increasingly turn to food that's trans-fat-free and manufacturers pull them from more and more processed foods, comes a twist. Some trans fats, ones that exist naturally, may be good for you. In a 4-month … [Read more...]

New study casts doubt on vitamin D's role as a breast cancer prevention toolReported November 11, 2008 TORONTO — Vitamin D may not have the cancer preventive powers proponents ascribe to it, at least in so far as breast cancer is concerned, a new study suggests. The work, published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, showed women who took 400 … [Read more...]

Low Carb Diet May Harm Heart Reported August 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Going low carb to lose weight? New research shows you may be jeopardizing your heart health by trading in carbohydrates for protein. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have come across a significant link between low-carbohydrate/high protein diets and … [Read more...]

Mice Help Treat Sinusitis Reported July 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with chronic sinusitis, persistent inflammation of the tissue lining the nasal and sinus cavities. Millions more have compromised sinus conditions from viral infections, head traumas, … [Read more...]

Parents Turn Blind eye to Kids’ Weight Reported November 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--When it comes to a child's weight, parents may only see what they want to see, report investigators publishing in this week's British Medical Journal.Researchers studied 277 children with an average age of about 7 and identified the kids as overweight or obese. They … [Read more...]

Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005  Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes … [Read more...]

Reducing Cholesterol Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers have discovered a regulator that could lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fats. The team of scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that turning off the regulatory molecule – known as XBP1 – dramatically reduced blood levels of … [Read more...]

Schools not Blamed for Childhood Obesity Reported March 2, 2007 By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Soda machines in schools may not be the big villains in the childhood obesity epidemic. In fact, new research suggests schools in the United States are doing more to keep … [Read more...]

Study: Blood Pressure Predicts Heart DiseaseReported January 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An inexpensive and non-invasive test can effectively indicate which kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of developing potentially fatal heart complications, according to a new study. Doctors use pulse pressure, an indicator of arterial stiffness and aging that is … [Read more...]