Sports & Medicine

Healing Heel PainReported January 21, 2008 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's not unusual for your feet to feel a little run down at the end of a long day, but when feet become persistently painful, there's something wrong. Heel pain is one of the most common complaints when it comes to sore feet and it can be debilitating. Debbie Warner spends a lot of time on her feet. … [Read more...]

One Vaccine Shot Seen as Protective for Swine Flu   Reported September 10, 2009 Defying the expectations of experts, clinical trials are showing that the new H1N1 swine flu vaccine protects with only one dose instead of two, so the vaccine supplies now being made will go twice as far as had been predicted. That means it should be possible to … [Read more...]

Diabetes drugs may raise fracture risk in women Reported December 10, 2008 Women who take two widely prescribed drugs to treat diabetes may face an elevated risk of hip, arm and other bone fractures, new research reveals. Rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, sold under the brand names Avandia and Actos, seem to accelerate bone density loss and create a heightened threat of … [Read more...]

Growing popularity of herbal paste November 23, 2007 With winter at the doorstep, the sales of herbal paste -a kind of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-is rising quickly among the residents of Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province. According to TCM theory, winter is the best season to consume tonics and herbal medicines for … [Read more...]

Football Injury Risk Higher At Start of GameReported August 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A fan in the stands might think kickoff is the most exciting part of the football game, but for players the start of the game may be the most dangerous. Researchers found the beginning of the game is more intense than the end. Studies show injuries occur more regularly and are more … [Read more...]

Healing Scar Tissue: Hope for Spinal Cord Injuries Reported November 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have developed a new enzyme to break down dense scar tissue that builds up on the spinal cord after central nervous system damage. Chrondroitinase ABC (chABC) is an enzyme that must be applied to damaged areas after an injury to see degrade … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis drugs can aid against cancer Reported June 15, 2008 ALL women at high risk of breast cancer should be given drugs commonly used to treat osteoporosis, a new report says. The Cancer Institute NSW says 9000 Australian women could avoid developing breast cancer in the next five years if they took the drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene. … [Read more...]

Drug development raises ethical issuesReported February 24, 2009 The possibility that one day a drug could cure learning disabilities may have massive societal implications. But as that drug moves slowly from theory to reality, it's also unleashing a host of ethical challenges, including safety issues related to testing drugs on children. “The biggest ethics issue is how … [Read more...]

Exercise Before Fatty Meal May Curb Bad Effects Monday, December 20, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People gearing up for an indulgent holiday feast may want to make time for some pre-meal exercise. A small study out Monday suggests that a long walk before a fatty meal can lessen the effects of high fat intake on blood vessel … [Read more...]

For Big Athletes, 'Fat and Fit' a Myth Reported October 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Superior size and strength can mean championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays for today's athletes. But a comparison of professional baseball players and football players reveals that the larger professional athletes -- specifically football linemen … [Read more...]

Healing Tendons Reported April 10, 2008 MENLO PARK, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Medical discoveries continue to push the boundaries with robotic body parts and robots that can perform surgeries; but some researchers are uncovering breakthrough treatments by using nothing more than what is already in your body. Most days, you'll find Pat Brogan on the tennis court. "Tennis … [Read more...]

New obesity drug 'can double weight loss' Reported October 23, 2008 Patients on the drug lost an average of more than 24 pounds, or 11 kilograms, over six months. A quarter of adults in Britain are now either overweight or obese, official figures show, and the scale of the problem is predicted to increase significantly in coming years. The new drug … [Read more...]

Drugs Reduce Heart Surgery Risks November 07, 2007 Dr Anita Thomas and her colleagues at The University of Queensland have discovered a way to precisely deliver drugs to blockage sites in the arteries - preventing complications after surgery to treat heart disease. The technique uses antibodies linked to the drugs to ensure they are deposited in the … [Read more...]

Health, Not Beauty, Motivates Women to Work Out Reported August 13, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Each day, thousands of American women hit the gym to run, walk and kick-box their way to finer physiques. Many women are motivated by the cosmetic benefits of working out regularly, but a recent study reveals women with insecurities are more likely to … [Read more...]

Pill's new hope for women Reported January 23, 2009 A NEW contraceptive pill has the potential to revolutionise the lives of two million Australian women, making their menstrual cycle shorter, lighter and pain free.   In a landmark clinical trial being launched in Sydney, doctors are hoping the new type of pill will bring relief to women … [Read more...]

Fertility drug may be a bitter pillReported December 03, 2009 Making babies with the assistance of fertility drugs helps couples create families, but do we really understand all the impacts of these treatments? Sarka Lisonkova doesn’t think so. A post-doctoral fellow in the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, she is launching the first population-based study in North … [Read more...]

Cheap Pedometers Don't Pay Off Reported June 26, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pedometers (step counters) are becoming increasingly popular with those trying to lose weight. However, a new study concludes that how much, or little, you pay for a pedometer may affect the big payoff when it comes to your health. According to a report published in the British Journal of Sports … [Read more...]

Study Finds Bias in Drug Studies October 7, 2006 Tests and reviews of drugs that are supported by the pharmaceutical industry should perhaps be read with more than a hint of skepticism. So advices a new study in the British Medical Journal, which finds these industry supported reviews are more likely to … [Read more...]

Why don't Painkillers Work on Patients with Fibromyalgia? November 05, 2007 People who have the common chronic pain condition fibromyalgia often report that they don't respond to the types of medication that relieve other people's pain. New research from the University of Michigan Health System helps to explain why that might be: Patients with … [Read more...]

Health Warning for Female AthletesReported June 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Doctors have issued a warning for some female athletes. Unhealthy eating habits observed in ballerinas and runners can lead to health complications with long-lasting consequences. When females don’t eat enough to offset the energy they spend, they can stop menstruating (amenorrhea), … [Read more...]

ACL Tears Send More Teens to OR Reported October 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It sends thousands of patients to the OR every year, and those patients are getting younger. New research shows ACL tears are on the rise in women and teens, and more and more often leading to re-injury and multiple surgeries. In the largest study of anterior cruciate … [Read more...]

Ball Throwing May Benefit Kids' Shoulders Reported July 16, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents who are worried playing baseball might be damaging their children's shoulders can relax. According to a new study out of the University of Kentucky, the throwing motion common among Little League players might actually be doing kids good. The study followed 32 male baseball … [Read more...]

Health Canada Gave Access To Unapproved Drugs To AIDS/HIV Patients. Reported July 4, 2007 In Vancouver Health Canada gives access to the usage of two drugs in a rare medical trail. These drugs were necessary to help prevent men dying of AIDS. They are anti-retroviral drugs which have been studied individually but there action together is not been reviewed. These drugs are … [Read more...]

Cherry Juice Reduces Muscle Pain Reported June 22, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cherry juice might not be the most common juice selection out there, but new information about the benefits of the juice and exercise suggest maybe it should be. According to researchers from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Va., cherry juice can reduce muscle pain and damage induced by … [Read more...]

Weight And Exercise Both Important for Long Life NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For women, increased weight and reduced physical activity are both strongly linked to the likelihood of dying early, new research shows. Whether higher levels of physical activity can counteract the detrimental effects of carrying too much weight "is … [Read more...]

Healthy Workplaces - Get Fit While You Sit Reported July 31, 2007 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Too much work and not enough exercise is bad for your body. But "deskercise" can keep you fit while you sit! If you're like most americans, you spend seven and half hours every day sitting at a desk. as each minute ticks by, your body is building tension, your muscles … [Read more...]

Health Canada won't allow Bextra back on shelves Reported July 2, 2007 TORONTO -- The painkiller Bextra will not be allowed back on the Canadian market, Health Canada announced Friday. In barring the return of the drug, Health Canada is following the advice of an expert panel, which after reviewing evidence and holding public hearings, concluded Bextra should not be sold in … [Read more...]

Children Looking to Enhance Performance too Reported June 20, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some kids are willing to do anything to excel in sports. A new study reports more than one in 100 11-year-olds admit to using performance enhancing drugs to do better in sports. Of the 11-year-olds who admitted to using doping agents, 62 percent of them used the drugs less than once … [Read more...]

Drug Heals Broken Bones   Reported April 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved for the treatment of osteoporosis is healing broken bones with stem cells. Since 2002, teriparatide (Forteo) has been used to treat osteoporosis, but scientists have discovered a new use for the drug in helping bones repair fractures -- particularly in … [Read more...]

Gene Could Repair Injured Nerves Reported January 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists identified a gene in worms that could someday lead to new therapies to repair injured or damaged nerve cells. Researchers at the University of Utah said the gene is essential for damaged nerve cells to regenerate. By over-activating the gene, they … [Read more...]