Sports & Medicine

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...]