Yoga Prevents Falls? Reported September 09, 2008 PHILADEPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's known for putting body, mind and spirit into balance. Now, researchers say one form of yoga may help prevent the elderly from taking a fall. Maryann Brown hoped yoga would relieve pain in her hips and back. After several months of regular classes, this senior found an … [Read more...]

Yoga for Lung Disease Reported November 1, 2004 (Ivanhoe Broadcast News)--Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an umbrella term used to categorize lung diseases like emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma. Currently, there are few effective treatments for these often fatal diseases. But an ancient practice may help the … [Read more...]

Yoga for Back PainReported December 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People suffering from lower back pain may find relief in an ancient art, report researchers from Group Health Cooperative's Center for Health Studies in Seattle. The first-of-its-kind study on back pain and yoga revealed yoga can significantly ease the condition and … [Read more...]

Asthma and Wheezing Develop By Age 6 Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with asthma-like symptoms during their preschool years develop them by age 6, and the problems do not significantly change for at least 10 years, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson studied 826 children based on … [Read more...]

Hormone therapy linked to brain shrinkageReported January 13, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of commonly prescribed forms of postmenopausal hormone therapy may slightly accelerate the loss of brain tissue in women aged 65 and older beyond what normally occurs with age, new research suggests. The findings stem from the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study … [Read more...]

Hepatitis A vaccine gives long-lasting protectionReported January 06, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hepatitis A infections, usually transmitted via contaminated food, can cause debilitating illness, but protection afforded by the hepatitis A vaccine last more than a decade, a new study shows. In fact, antibodies against hepatitis A virus persist for up to 27 years after … [Read more...]

New vaccine can relieve extreme discomfort of shingles Reported November 20, 2008 The $100 Pat Rose shelled out recently for the shingles vaccine was well worth reducing her risk of getting the painful viral disease, the East Harwich woman says. A friend in Maine got shingles this past summer and was in such pain she couldn't bear to touch her own cheek, Rose says. "She … [Read more...]

Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control Reported November 24, 2005 (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 best way to change your waistline. The basis of intuitive … [Read more...]

Water Aerobics and Pregnancy Reported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pregnant mothers who take water aerobics classes during pregnancy may reduce their need for pain medication during labor. A team of researchers from at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil, investigated the effects of water aerobics classes on a group of 71 … [Read more...]

Vitamin B12 Good for Older Brains Reported September 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Senior citizens interested in hanging on to their brain power may want to increase the amount of meat, fish and milk in their diets. According to researchers from the United Kingdom, eating these and other foods rich in vitamin B12 protect against the loss of brain volume … [Read more...]

Video Games in the OR Reported July 11, 2008 PHOENIX (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The latest wave of video game technology is doing much more than keeping teenagers entertained … it's preparing doctors for the operating room. Ivanhoe explains how the Nintendo Wii is working wonders for surgeons. Jeff Henke, M.D., a surgical resident at Banner Good Samaritan … [Read more...]

Using a Fan Helps Prevent SIDS Reported October 08, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most parents would do all they can to protect their baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). New research reveals one more measure they can take to keep their baby safe while sleeping. Results of a new study show having a fan on in the room where an … [Read more...]

Lives of elderly at risk, low flu vaccination rates among UK healthcare worker 20 Sep 2005 Low flu vaccination rates among healthcare workers could be risking the lives of frail elderly patients and increasing winter pressures in UK hospitals, according to research published in … [Read more...]

Complementary therapies may help heart patients November 01, 2007 Patients who have undergone heart surgery may benefit from massage therapy, new research suggests. A study by experts at Mayo Clinic has found that in 30 patients who received massage therapy during a five-month period in 2005, the … [Read more...]

Complementary therapies help cancer patients Reported January 05, 2009 The use of complementary therapies by cancer patients undergoing standard hospital treatment for their illness is on the rise. A study of 406 women with breast cancer found half had used some form of complementary therapy since being diagnosed. They were turning to massage, … [Read more...]

CF care crisis November 1 Care for young patients with the genetic lung disease cystic fibrosis in Britain is seriously under-resourced, a report claims today. Britain has 38 specialist centres for cystic fibrosis - but none received the funds to provide recommended levels of care, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. One centre said they could … [Read more...]

Turn Down Your Ears Reported January 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loud concerts and parties today -- hearing aids tomorrow, right? It turns out, researchers may have discovered a simple alteration to the ear canal that protects against acoustic trauma from loud noises. An existing sound-limiting system in the ear sends signals from the brain to turn … [Read more...]

Scientists Turn Tree Bark Compound Into Cancer Fighter Reported July 28, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have long known a compound found in the bark of the white birch tree can kill cancerous cells in the laboratory. But turning that discovery into something that might one day help cancer … [Read more...]

Toxic Amounts of Metals Found in Herbals Reported December 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An analysis of a sample of Ayurvedic herbal medicine products (HMPs) found that 20 percent had toxic levels of metals like lead, mercury and arsenic if they were taken as directed.   Ayurveda is a medical system that originated in India more … [Read more...]

Thyroid Problems Common in CKD Patients Reported June 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at risk for hypothyroidism and problems that come with it. Subclinical hypothyroidism takes place when blood tests reveal a reduction in thyroid hormone levels, but the patient shows no symptoms of the problem. Researchers … [Read more...]

Therapists can Find Deep Meaning in Laughs Reported October 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study shows a laugh signifies more than humor and ridicule, at least when used in therapy. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have found the first physiological evidence of the role of laughter during psychotherapy.Carl Marci, … [Read more...]

The Safest Choice of Laser Hair Removal Reported October 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Over the past decade, laser hair removal has become a hot commodity. Some doctors even offer treatment using a combination of lasers; but a new study shows the safest and most effective way to remove hair is with a single laser. First introduced in 1996, laser … [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...]

Tango for Parkinson's Reported April 15, 2008 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost one and a half million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease. It's a neurological disorder best known for its symptoms: tremors and a lack of balance. Now, a new study is showing how a popular dance may help patients fight some of the effects. Dancing is what … [Read more...]

Taking Organ Removal to New PlacesSeptember 18, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors are going to new lengths to eliminate scars from organ removal procedures. Visible scars are becoming a thing of the past as surgeons get creative. French surgeons recently removed a woman's gallbladder through her vagina, leaving no outward scarring. "Whenever … [Read more...]

Sweet Treatment for Burns Reported October 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You’ve heard of putting butter on a burn to help ease the pain and promote healing, but what about honey as a remedy? Researchers from New Zealand believe the sweet substance may be even more effective at treating moderate burns than the gauze and film dressings commonly used … [Read more...]

The Thyroid, Cholesterol Connection January 16, 2005 SUNDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDayNews) -- High cholesterol is a well-known health problem among Americans, particularly those at risk for stroke or heart disease.   By comparison, thyroid disease is a relatively obscure ailment, with many people unable to say … [Read more...]

Tamoxifen Lowers Risk of Heart DiseaseTuesday, November 2, 2004 VIENNA (Reuters Health)--Postmenopausal women with early breast cancer who take tamoxifen for five years appear to have a 30 percent lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease than women who remain on the drug for just two years, Swedish researchers report.  The results … [Read more...]

OT linked to mental distress   Reported July 01, 2008 WORKING overtime puts you at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. A new study also found that anxiety and depression rates were higher among less-skilled workers and those with lower income. Researchers looked at 1,350 overtime workers and 9,000 with … [Read more...]

Muscle Loss Can Point to Heart Failure January 14, 2005 THURSDAY, Jan. 13 (HealthDayNews) -- The link between weight loss caused by muscle wasting and congestive heart failure is outlined in a Tulane University Medical Center study in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.   … [Read more...]