Sports & Medicine

Treadmill Helps Post StrokeReported September 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Walking on a treadmill isn’t just for people wanting to slim down; it’s also helping stroke victims regain mobility years after a stroke. In a multi-institutional study spanning more than six months, researchers found patients who exercised on a treadmill three days a week for up to 40 minutes … [Read more...]

Walking the WalkReported September 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The way a person walks can say a lot about who they are. Whether a person is a ballerina or a linebacker, their strut can provide cues to their age, gender and even mood. Researchers have now revealed a new biological perception of movement -- males are perceived as motion coming toward an observer, while … [Read more...]

Bone strengthening pills linked to jaw bone damageReported January 09, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It has been known for a while that injections of a class of anti-osteoporosis drugs might trigger jaw bone decay after certain dental procedures, and now it seems that pill forms of the so-called bisphosphonate medications could have the same side effect. Specifically, … [Read more...]

New drug-resistant TB threat in India November 13, 2007 CAPE TOWN: India has a major health challenge on its hands, figuring second on the list of countries with the largest concentration of people suffering from XDR-TB, the deadliest form of tuberculosis that is resistant to the most effective anti-TB drugs. As per the statistics of the World … [Read more...]

CDC: Drug Sickens Dialysis Patients Reported February 04, 2008 ATLANTA (AP) -- More than 50 dialysis patients in 12 states have come down with allergic reactions that are being blamed on recalled batches of a blood thinner, federal health officials said Friday. The cases are being called the largest national outbreak of treatment-related allergic reactions ever seen in … [Read more...]

Thousands of Canadian teens and parents deciding whether to accept HPV vaccineReported September 16, 2007 TORONTO (CP) - Kristin Peterson has no qualms about getting her 13-year-old daughter vaccinated against human papillomavirus, or HPV. Peterson only wishes that Evangeline, who started Grade 9 this month in Toronto, could get the vaccine through the publicly funded … [Read more...]

Marathon Runners: How do they do it?Reported August 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The men’s marathon Olympic event will take place on August 24th. Many of the eager fans waiting at the finish line are probably wondering how long-distance runners can endure such a strenuous sport. Now, researchers say they may have the answer. A team of researchers from Madrid, Amsterdam … [Read more...]

Preventing Baseball Injuries Reported July 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Shoulder strength and control are critical to a baseball pitcher’s ability to compete. A new study suggests that a focused strength training program to increase a pitcher's shoulder strength during the preseason may prevent serious injury during the season. "The ability to identify pitchers at risk … [Read more...]

Sleep Apnea Therapy Improves Golf Game Reported November 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sleep apnea sufferers may have some more motivation to wear their breathing machines at night … it could improve their golf game. Golfers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who received nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP) for their disorder lowered their golf … [Read more...]

Triathlon Training Reported June 12, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Lance Armstrong used the Tour de France to make a comeback and beat cancer. But he's not the only one. This isn't just a jog. It's more than a bike ride. It's bigger than a dip in the pool. For Holly McCann, triathlons are about survival. Three years ago, she started the fight of her … [Read more...]

Heat Pill Keeps Athletes SafeReported October 17, 2005 Women living in country Victoria will now have access to state-of-the-art cancer technology, thanks to a $1.9 million grant from the Bracks Government. The funding will go to BreastScreen Victoria's Regional Digital Mammography Project, which will see women across country Victoria gain … [Read more...]

In NFL, Fitness Protects the HeartReported May 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Despite their massive size, National Football League players have similar cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to other young men in the general population, according to a new study. In recent years, NFL players have gotten much bigger and sporadic deaths of active and young retired … [Read more...]

Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season Reported May 10, 2008 ATLANTA - Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective. The five companies that make flu vaccine for the U.S. market plan to make at least 143 million doses for … [Read more...]

Study finds massive increase of superbug among Vancouver injection drug users Reported February 10, 2008 TORONTO - The percentage of injection drug users from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood found to be carrying a worrisome superbug jumped 250 per cent from 2000 to 2006, a new study reveals. The rise was fuelled by spread of a worrying strain of … [Read more...]

Sleep Boosts Athletic Performance Reported June 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Extra sleep may be the ticket to a winning season for athletes. According to new research conducted at Stanford University, getting extra zzzz's boosted sprint times and free-throw abilities among six members of the school's basketball team. The study began with researchers collecting baseline … [Read more...]

Stretching can Hurt Athleticism Reported September 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--A new study shows stretching immediately before exercise can actually hinder performance. The study shows stretching is only helpful if it's done regularly.Researchers in Montreal collected and analyzed previous studies about the effects of stretching on sport performance. Rather … [Read more...]

Can a pill REALLY make you brainy? December 25, 2007 Suppose your child was about to sit an important exam and you were offered a drug that would boost his powers of thinking and concentration. What's more, you were told it was medically approved and had few sideeffects. Would you allow him to take it? 'No way,' might be your first response. … [Read more...]

CDC: 1 in 3 teen girls got cervical cancer vaccineReported September 17, 2009 ATLANTA — One in three teenage girls have rolled up their sleeves for a vaccine against cervical cancer, but vaccination rates vary dramatically between states, according to a federal report released Thursday. The highest rates were in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, where more … [Read more...]

Studies: Bone drugs may help prevent breast cancerReported December 10, 2009 SAN ANTONIO — New results from a landmark women's health study raise the exciting possibility that bone-building drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel may help prevent breast cancer. Women who already were using these medicines when the study began were about one-third less likely to develop invasive … [Read more...]

Helmet Law Aims to Protect Reported June 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Motorcycle enthusiasts may enjoy the feel of the wind in their hair, but they’re taking a big and costly risk every time they hit the road without a helmet. In the 5 years since Pennsylvania repealed its motorcycle helmet laws for riders over 21, the head injury death rate jumped … [Read more...]

Injection-Free Diabetes Control Reported June 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For some type 2 diabetes patients, needles may be a thing of the past. A recent study shows some patients can control their glucose levels long-term using oral medications. “Generally, both patients and physicians believe that long-term use of oral diabetic medications is … [Read more...]

Vaccine Protects Against Only 40 Percent Of Viruses Reported February 15, 2008 ATLANTA -- The flu season is getting worse, and U.S. health officials say it's partly because the flu vaccine doesn't protect against most of the spreading flu bugs. The flu shot is a good match for only about 40 percent of this year's flu viruses, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease … [Read more...]

Nasal form ofbed-wetting drug may cause serious side-effectsReported July 18, 2008 OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning consumers that the nasal form of the drug desmopressin should not be used to treat bed-wetting because of the risk of potentially fatal side-effects. Desmopressin can cause water retention that could lead to a low blood sodium level, also known as … [Read more...]

Antibiotics not ‘magic bullets’   July 5, 2007 Cold and flu season has hit again. To escape the pesky sore throat, cough, and aching head, many flu sufferers in Mexico this winter will erroneously turn to antibiotics, such as ampicillin, or amoxicillin, unaware of the personal and global risks of … [Read more...]

Autism Link Found with Popular Epilepsy Drug Reported December 04, 2008 Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start. During pregnancy, regular visits with your health care provider are very important for your baby and yourself. You will also need to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet. But, what you … [Read more...]

Blood pressure drugs undermined by saltReported July 30, 2009 A high-salt diet not only contributes to hypertension, it can undermine the benefits of blood pressure medication, research shows. A new study, which involved patients taking a fairly standard cocktail of three drugs for high blood pressure, found that the more salt they consumed, the less effective the … [Read more...]

Half-dose flu shots work in adults, study finds Reported December 08, 2008 CHICAGO (AP) — Half-dose flu shots are effective in adults, especially in women and those younger than 50, and offer a viable way to stretch supplies during vaccine shortages, a government study found. The strategy also might be an option during hard economic times since lower doses likely would … [Read more...]

New patch formulation of Alzheimer's drug brought to market in CanadaReported February 12, 2008 TORONTO - A new treatment option for Alzheimer's patients - the first licensed skin patch - could make life easier for both some people with the disease and their caregivers, experts say. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. announced Tuesday it was bringing to the Canadian … [Read more...]

UNM shuts down perks from drug reps Reported May 22, 2008 The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has a new policy limiting conflicts of interest with drug reps and pharmaceutical companies. Under the new policy, pharmaceutical representatives will be restricted to certain approved areas. Faculty, staff and trainees cannot accept … [Read more...]

Put Some Muscle in Your Workout! Reported August 03, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pumping iron a couple times a week is just as important as aerobic exercise. According to new guidelines set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association, Americans should be doing strength training exercises on their major muscle groups at … [Read more...]