Sports & Medicine

Wii-Hab: Proof it WorksReported December 17, 2009 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Video games like wii are being used to help patients with everything from Alzheimer's to coordination problems. It's fun, but does it really help? Now, for the first time, researchers say they have the answer. After surgery for a paralyzing neck injury, Benjamin Norris is learning to … [Read more...]

Antiretroviral drugs reduce HIV transmission via breast feeding Reported February 10, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- New studies show that the use of antiretroviral drugs by mother or baby for several months after delivery can significantly reduce the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus during breast-feeding. One research, presented at the Conference on … [Read more...]

Drugs, teens and pot are a dangerous mix: White House reportReported May 09, 2008 WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. A teen who has been depressed at some point in the past year is more than twice as likely to have used … [Read more...]

Spine Injury Breakthroughs: Hope for Injured NFL Athlete Reported September 17, 2007   ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Within minutes of the hit that left Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett lying on the turf with a catastrophic spine injury, doctors were pumping cold saline into him. The rapid response could be part of the reason … [Read more...]

Sweat may Harbor Hepatitis B Reported March 1, 2007 Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests people should keep their sweat to themselves. Like blood, those beads of perspiration can harbor the hepatitis B virus. These results come from a study conducted among 70 male Olympic wrestlers. While none tested positive … [Read more...]

Man coughs up rat in advert warning over fake drugs Reported January 13, 2009 A man is seen coughing up a dead rat in an advert to warn against the dangers of buying drugs over the internet.   The adverts will be screened in cinemas to highlight the risks posed by counterfeit medicines, often sold via websites, which may not work or even be … [Read more...]

The pill may cut the risk of a leaky bladder Reported September 04, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women of child-bearing age who use oral contraceptives face a lower risk of a leaky bladder than women of similar ages who do not take the pill, researchers from Sweden report. Oral contraceptives have the potential to "positively influence" bladder … [Read more...]

Wii-itis Reported October 01, 2009 ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's happening around TV sets in more than 10 million households across the U.S. An interactive video game is connecting grandparents with their grandchildren and providing a great workout. But is there such a thing as too much Wii?   Move over Monopoly. Many family game nights … [Read more...]

Hot new diet drug put to the Healthline testReported August 11, 2007 The new diet drug Alli is a hot seller in the valley. It has been available over the counter for several weeks now. The Healthline 3 Team's Beth Fisher digs deeper. People everywhere are talking about the results and side effects it can produce. We looked into this new drug to see if it's living up to … [Read more...]

FDA Approves New Smallpox VaccineReported September 4, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The approval of a new vaccine against smallpox was announced Saturday by the Food and Drug Administration, which says the shots could be made quickly if the virtually extinct virus reappears. The vaccine, ACAM2000, is intended to innoculate people at high risk of exposure to smallpox, a highly … [Read more...]

Spine Surgery: Timing Matters! Reported August 29, 2007 TORONTO, Canada (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) – About 300,000 Americans are in wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries. Many patients will recover at least some function in their fingers, toes, hands and limbs after injury, but new research shows there may be a way for them to recover even more. … [Read more...]

Sweating Out AsthmaReported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from exercise-induced asthma (EIA) may benefit from strategies to increase their production of sweat and other bodily fluids. That’s the key finding from University of Michigan investigators who measured fluid secretion rates in 56 athletes suspected of having EIA. All the subjects … [Read more...]

New hope for blood clot sufferers   Reported December 07, 2009 Results from a major trial look set to change the way thousands of patients are treated for blood clots in the UK. Experts believe dabigatran capsules could soon replace warfarin, the "rat poison" blood-thinning drug given to patients at risk from lung clots, heart attacks and strokes. … [Read more...]

Winning Athletes Get BiggerReported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As swimmers lined up for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, former Olympic swimmer and NBC Sports commentator Rowdy Gaines quipped that swimmers keep getting bigger, with the shortest one in the current race towering over the average spectator. What may have been seen as an off-hand remark turns out to … [Read more...]

High-Sugar, Low-Caffeine Drinks Worsen Sleepiness Reported July 21, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That sugar rush might give you a quick burst of energy, but it may later make you more tired than you already were. A new study from the University of Loughborough, England, reveals one hour after having a high-sugar, low-caffeine drink participants had slower reactions and more … [Read more...]

Eisai Falls Most in Four Years on Drug-Filing Delay Reported February 04, 2008 Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Eisai Co. fell the most in more than four years in Tokyo trading after the Japanese drugmaker was forced to delay seeking U.S. approval for its first potential new medicine since the Aciphex stomach ulcer treatment … [Read more...]

New Push to Market Diabetic Drug ExuberaReported August 13, 2007 You may have noticed an aggressive new ad campaign for a diabetes drug called Exubera. It's inhalant insulin. It's actually been available for a year, so why the big push now? Eye on Health asked Las Vegas endocrinologist, Fred Toffel. At first, there was a lot of excitement about Exubera because the inhalant … [Read more...]

FDA finds more deaths from improper use of fentanyl painkiller patchReported December 21, 2007 WASHINGTON - Improper use of patches that emit the painkiller fentanyl is still killing people, the U.S. government said Friday - its second warning in two years about the powerful narcotic. Some of the deaths came after doctors prescribed the patches to the wrong patients, the … [Read more...]

Pain Relief to go After Surgery Reported April 19, 2006 SALT LAKE CITY (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- At most hospitals across the country, patients who undergo orthopedic surgery are given narcotics to help them handle the pain. Narcotics have a lot of side effects, and many patients simply aren't able to take them. Now, technology is offering a new kind of pain relief. Rob … [Read more...]

Taking Steps After a Stroke   Reported April 27, 2009 HOPE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surviving a stroke is only the beginning of the battle. Walking again is at the top of the wish list for those trying to recover. More than half of stroke survivors have difficulty walking on their own or can't get around at all. For some, electricity may … [Read more...]

Plan for new jab to eradicate chickenpox Reported January 04, 2009 WOMEN and children could be vaccinated against chickenpox under plans being considered by health officials. Adults could also be vaccinated against shingles, which is caused by the same virus. One option being considered by Government advisers would be to combine the chickenpox … [Read more...]

Aspirin shows promise for colon cancer patients Reported August 11, 2009 CHICAGO — Score another win for the humble aspirin. A study suggests colon cancer patients who took the dirt-cheap wonder drug reduced their risk of death from the disease by nearly 30 percent. Aspirin already is recommended for preventing heart attacks and strokes, along with its traditional use for … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sore losers aren’t the cause of violence after a big game. It may actually be the fans of the winning team who send people to the emergency room following a sports event. At least that's what researchers found after following international rugby and soccer matches in Wales. Researchers from Cardiff University wanted to know what impact international … [Read more...]

High-Tech Help for AthletesReported October 29, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The equipment that helps action heroes jump from tall buildings and dodge disaster in your favorite movies is now being used to help athletes. The high-tech system shows players how to make subtle adjustments to their technique, keeping them off the bench and on the field. Working … [Read more...]

Get off the sofa and go for a walk! 10 August, 2007 These days, it's easy for people to get confused about exercise -- how many minutes a day should they spend working out, for how long and at what exertion level. Conflicting facts and opinions abound, but one Mayo Clinic physician says the bottom line is … [Read more...]

Montreal drug crisis counsellor says kids as young as 11 are using drugsReported December 28, 2007 MONTREAL - Alvin Powell, a former National Football League player who runs a drug crisis centre in Montreal, says he is stunned when young people tell him they started using drugs at the age of 11. The former Seattle Seahawk, who is also the father of three, … [Read more...]

FDA warns that some cholesterol and heart drugs don't mixReported August 08, 2008 WASHINGTON - The U.S. government says patients taking some common medications for high cholesterol and irregular heart beats can suffer severe muscle damage because of a problem in the way the drugs interact. The Food and Drug Administration warned Friday that doctors should use extra care … [Read more...]

Taping Injuries Reported August 20, 2009 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a new type of tape in town. Volleyball player Kerri Walsh sported it at the Olympics. In his new book, champion cyclist Lance Armstrong swears by it. But Kinesio tape isn't just for professional athletes. The elastic woven material is also helping patients in … [Read more...]

Nasal Vaccine Holds Promise Against Swine Flu Reported August 05, 2009 As the nation girds for a possible swine flu pandemic, one of the big weapons may come from an unexpected source — a vaccine squirted or dropped into the nose. MedImmune, which already makes the nasal spray vaccine FluMist for seasonal flu viruses, says it is on track to produce about five times as … [Read more...]

Winter's Tail Helps HumansReported April 06, 2009 CLEARWATER, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- She may be the only dolphin to lose her tail and survive. Now her progress in the water is helping amputees on land. The research behind the one-of-a-kind prosthetic is making life more comfortable for others who've lost a limb. Winter the dolphin doesn't realize it, but she's a … [Read more...]