Nutrition & Wellness

Energy drinks can rob you of energy, fitness in the long run BRIGHT EATINGReported June 15, 2008 GERMAN authorities this month warned that energy drinks can cause irregular heartbeats, seizures, high blood pressure, psychosis, kidney failure and even death. The drinks pose particular risks, European scientists say, for athletes, … [Read more...]

High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some war veterans have trouble sleeping after a deployment to Iraq. New research finds both sleep medication and non-pharmacological treatment can help these vets get a better night’s sleep. The study specifically finds high tech help may be key when treating young vets with insomnia. … [Read more...]

Improving Health Later in Life Reported December 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know that cutting normal calorie consumption by 30 to 40 percent can boost lifespan and improve overall health in animals such as worms and mice. A paper from MIT biology professor Leonard Guarente strengthens the link between longevity proteins called sirtuins and the … [Read more...]

Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control Reported November 24, 2005     Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know most fad diets don't produce results, but simply counting calories may not be the best way to lose weight either. New research shows taking an approach toward food, or intuitive eating, may be the … [Read more...]

Japan doctor says helped births through surrogacy Reported January 21, 2008 A vitamin used to lower the risk of birth defects may also be an effective treatment for depression. Research shows that men with high levels of folate in their diets were up to 50 per cent less likely to have symptoms of depression than those … [Read more...]

Life is a Do-Over Reported July 09, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Our leading killer remains what it has been every year since 1900: heart disease. It kills nearly 650,000 each year. We can only blame ourselves. Our own bad habits such as smoking, no exercise and fat-ridden diets are the main causes of heart disease. But did you know you can … [Read more...]

Vitamin E: No disease prevention benefit, possible risksReported August 30, 2007 (Dubai Health & News) More is not necessarily better when it comes to vitamin E, according to a recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, a publication of the Mayo Clinic. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free … [Read more...]

Wellness International Network Supports Wheelchair FoundationReported December 20, 2007 PLANO, TX--(Marketwire - December 20, 2007) - As successful entrepreneurs and founders of Wellness International Network, Ltd., a company recognized for its results-oriented nutritional supplements like the BioLean System, Ralph Oats and his wife, Cathy feel blessed to have achieved … [Read more...]

Losing Weight Doesn't Cure Sleep Apnea Reported October 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study found while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition. Results show improvement in typical OSA symptoms including snoring, daytime … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Diet, Exercise May Lower Alzheimer's Risk Reported August 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elderly people who ate lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereal and fish and generally avoided red meat and poultry and who were physically active had a lower risk of Alzheimer disease, according to a new study. In a second study, adherence to a … [Read more...]

Hispanic Foods Get Nutritional Thumbs-upMarch 16, 2005 WEDNESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- Hispanic fare may not seem like health food, but new studies suggest that two south-of-the-border delicacies do more than stimulate your tastebuds. U.S. researchers report that Hispanic cheese is as nutritional as American standbys such as … [Read more...]

Obesity Complicates Pancreatic CancerReported March 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Obesity may be bad for your health in an unexpected way. Research shows obese patients tend to have worse outcomes after pancreatic cancer surgery, including higher rates of recurrence, an increased risk of cancer spreading to lymph nodes and lower rates of survival. The risks were identified … [Read more...]

Overweight Children at Risk for Spinal Problems Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being pudgy as child may not only leave painful memories of school yard jokes … it could also leave lasting health consequences. A new study shows being overweight as a child could cause early degeneration of the spine. Researchers examined images of the … [Read more...]

Recruiting Young Smokers Reported July 21, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The tobacco industry continues to recruit young smokers, even while overall cigarette sales are declining, according to a new study. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health uncovered a strategic effort by tobacco companies to recruit and addict young smokers through manipulation … [Read more...]

Spotting Sepsis Reported December 22, 2009 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- whether it's from our growing resistance to antibiotics or an increase in invasive medical procedures, sepsis deaths are on the rise in the U.S. Sepsis is a severe, uncontrolled whole body response to infection that can become a fatal complication for hospital patients. Now, … [Read more...]

Super-Sized Bowls Lead to Super-Sized Portions Reported July 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who want to downsize their waistlines would do well downsizing the bowls they eat from, report researchers who threw an old fashioned ice cream social for coworkers to determine whether bowl and scoop size … [Read more...]

To Drink or Not to Drink? Reported October 18, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You may have been the king of keg-stands back in your college hey-day. But will those booze binges affect you later in life? New research suggests it might. College students who drink heavily can double their levels of a blood marker called c-reactive protein (CRP). This protein raises … [Read more...]

Counting the calories in comfort drinks Reported January 17, 2009 When temperatures drop, we yearn for a steaming mug of something hot to warm our bones and comfort our souls. However, that "something" can make the difference between hitting spring in relatively good shape or with a few extra winter pounds in tow. Herbal tea A cup of herbal tea is … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Drug Goes OTC, Does it Work?Reported May 28, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Dieters can now buy a formerly prescription-only weight loss drug over the counter. Makers of Alli, an over-the-counter dose of orlistat, say the fat blocker can help people lose more weight than dieting alone, but not everyone thinks it's a good way to help folks shed … [Read more...]

Link Between Protein And Lung Disease FoundReported September 16, 2009 ScienceDaily (Sep. 16, 2009) — In a development that could lead to a novel approach to the treatment of a devastating lung disease, biochemists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston report they are the first to link the osteopontin (OPN) protein to chronic obstructive pulmonary … [Read more...]

Acrylamide not linked to endometrial cancerReported March 16, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Seven years ago, alarms were sounded that acrylamide, a compound found in foods heated at high temperatures, could cause cancer. However, studies have not uncovered links to colon cancer or breast cancer, and now comes word from a Swedish study indicating that long-term intake … [Read more...]

Increased dairy intake cuts risk of uterine fibroids in black womenReported December 05, 2009 Washington: Black women with high intake of dairy products have a reduced incidence of uterine leiomyomata (fibroids), say researchers. Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers at the Slone Epidemiology Center reported the finding in the current issue of the … [Read more...]

Diet of Milk, Fruit and Veggies to Reduce Disability Reported February 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consuming enough dairy products, fruits and vegetables in your daily diet may lower the risk of disability, especially among black women, shows a new study. Study author Denise … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s 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 Alzheimer’s disease. A recently published study reveals how compounds called polyphenols -- which occur naturally in red wine -- may … [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 … [Read more...]

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...]

Belly fat Linked to DementiaReported March 27, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sick of that spare tire around your midsection? Here’s motivation to lose that jelly belly: a new study found people in their 40s with fat abdomens have a higher risk of dementia when they reach their 70s. Scientists at Kaiser Permanente measured the abdominal density of 6,583 people age 40 to 45 … [Read more...]

Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of cancer for women with benign breast disease or for specific types of tumors. It’s believed that caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug worldwide. Caffeine is … [Read more...]

Daily Dose of Nuts Reduces Cancer Risk Reported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung and other cancers. "It is known that vitamin E provides a degree of protection against certain forms of cancer,” Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S., R.D., L.D., senior research dietitian in … [Read more...]

Drink Coffee, Lower Diabetes Risk? Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who drink coffee or tea, whether it is caffeinated or decaf, appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes. "Despite considerable … [Read more...]