Supplements Slow Weight Gain Reported April 6, 2005 SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The dreaded middle-aged pounds have a new enemy ... Well, four to be exact. New research shows some common supplements can keep that weight from building up as you get older. Dawn Jones reaches for a balance between mind and body … [Read more...]
Supplement Safety
Supplement Safety Reported March 14, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than half of us take dietary supplements, but polls show we are misinformed about how they are regulated. The FDA does not approve supplements or require warning labels about possible side effects. Here is some expert advice on how … [Read more...]
Sunshine May Prevent MS
Spending time in the sun may help prevent multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the results of a recent twin study. Because they share the same genes, experts say identical twins stand an equal chance of contracting certain diseases like multiple sclerosis. But what happens when one twin contracts MS and the other does not? This question drove researchers at the University … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Therapy Stops Suicide Attempts
Therapy Stops Suicide Attempts Reported August 3, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients at risk for repeat suicide attempts may benefit from cognitive therapy. A new study shows those treated with the therapy were 50 percent less likely to attempt suicide again at 18 months. Previous research conducted in 2002 shows those who attempted suicide in the past were as much as … [Read more...]
Stem Cells Repair Osteoarthritis Damage
Stem Cells Repair Osteoarthritis Damage Reported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A partially derived stem cell that can be produced in large enough numbers to be a realistic treatment for osteoarthritis has been discovered in adult cartilage by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales, UK. The partially derived cell, also called a progenitor, is … [Read more...]
Kinder, Gentler Stem Cell Transplant
Kinder, Gentler Stem Cell Transplant Reported June 13, 2005 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Stem cell transplants can offer hope to people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. But the transplant itself is no picnic -- especially on young, frail bodies. Now, a small change in how these transplants are done is making a big difference to kids who need … [Read more...]
Soy Protein Helps Control Cholesterol
Soy Protein Helps Control Cholesterol Reported September 28, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You've been to the doctor and had all the tests. But no one can tell you why you're experiencing chest pains. If that sounds like you, then hypnosis might help. A new study conducted by British … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Gene Therapy for Solid Tumors
Gene Therapy for Solid Tumors Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in the developed world. Currently, the only possible treatment is surgery and radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy, which currently has little impact on the disease. Malignant tumors, or solid tumors, are usually in an area of … [Read more...]
Sleep Herb for Eye Disease
Sleep Herb for Eye Disease Reported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals an herb commonly used as a sleep aid could save your sight. The inflammatory eye disease, uveitis, causes sudden redness, pain and rapid vision deterioration accounts for an estimated 10 to 15 percent of cases of blindness in the United States. While there are … [Read more...]
Skipping Vaccines: Parents Opting Out
Skipping Vaccines: Parents Opting Out Reported May 20, 2008 NTRINITY, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Generally, a child must be vaccinated in order to attend school; but more and more people are sighting religious, medical, or philosophical beliefs in order to get their children out of being vaccinated. Chantal Wilford's three kids are different than most … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Sexual Chemistry: Boost Your Drive! (Part 3 of 3)
Sexual Chemistry: Boost Your Drive! (Part 3 of 3) Reported November 7, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Research shows up to 60 percent of men and up to 40 percent of women suffer from some type of sexual dysfunction. For thousands of years, people have searched for aphrodisiacs to boost desire, and here's more on eight natural alternatives. Chances are if … [Read more...]
Selenium Slows HIV
Selenium Slows HIV Reported June 23, 2008 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, 40,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with HIV. More than one million Americans are currently living with the disease. Research dollars continue to go towards uncovering new therapies, but it doesnt always take a million dollar drug to have a major … [Read more...]
Scorpions Lead the Way to New Brain Cancer Treatment
Scorpions Lead the Way to New Brain Cancer Treatment Reported July 31, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A synthetic version of a protein found in the venom of the Giant Yellow Israeli scorpion may one day offer real hope to patients suffering from a deadly form of brain cancer. Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai … [Read more...]
Saw Palmetto Worthless for Enlarged Prostate
Saw Palmetto Worthless for Enlarged Prostate Reported February 09, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men who attempt to treat an enlarged prostate using a common herbal remedy are probably wasting their time and money, find researchers who conducted a year-long study. Their results show no difference in symptoms between men who … [Read more...]
Meditation and yoga make you a clairvoyant
Meditation and yoga make you a clairvoyant 09/02/2005 Many people are born with unique abilities, but only some of them choose clairvoyance as their profession Not so long ago people did not know anything about clairvoyants. Today newspapers place too many ads for their services. It is said that clairvoyants get their supernatural … [Read more...]
Aspirin Therapy Affects Men, Women Differently
Aspirin Therapy Affects Men, Women DifferentlyMon Mar 7, 2005 BOSTON (Reuters) - Taking a baby aspirin may prevent heart attacks in men, but it does little to ward off a first heart attack in women aged 45 to 64, researchers reported Monday. However, the low-dose aspirin therapy widely recommended for both men and women may … [Read more...]
Robot Performs Advanced Heart Valve Repair
The days of long, painful recovery from mitral valve replacement could be a thing of the past following a successful operation performed by a robot surgeon. On Aug. 14, 2007, at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, surgeons used the daVinci robot to successfully repair the mitral valve of a 62-year-old man using a technique known as the "American Correction." The … [Read more...]
Religious Services Keep Elderly Healthy
Religious Services Keep Elderly Healthy Reported November 17, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A weekly dose of a religious service may be just what the doctor ordered for the elderly. A new study of 1,174 healthy men and women in their 70s reveals those who participate in religious activities tended to be … [Read more...]
Relax and Improve Your Genes
Relax and Improve Your Genes Reported July 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) The connection between the mind and body has been studied for years, but now new research takes a closer look at how Eastern medicine can activate patterns of genes associated with the bodys response to stress. For hundreds of years Western medicine has looked at mind and body as … [Read more...]
Proving the Patient-Doctor Brain Bond, Telepathically
Proving the Patient-Doctor Brain Bond, Telepathically Reported March 1, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Youve heard of telepathy -- its when you can communicate with someone just by thinking about it. Now, a researcher in Seattle says her studies show that, at least for some people, it works. Leanna … [Read more...]
Pine Tree Bark Decreases Hypertension Swelling
Pine Tree Bark Decreases Hypertension Swelling Reported November 20, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An extract from the bark of a pine tree may help decrease the swelling some hypertension patients have. Pycnogenol® is an antioxidant plant extract found in the bark of the French maritime pine tree which grows … [Read more...]
Out of Body Operation
Out of Body Operation Reported December 01, 2008 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, almost 1.5 million Americans hear the words, "you have cancer." some are told their tumor is too difficult to remove, but one group of surgeons has opened a new door by taking the word inoperable out of the equation. Brooke Zepp loves to travel. Last year, as … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Knee Osteoarthritis Help
Knee Osteoarthritis Help Reported November 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies suggest there may be a role for glucosamine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The first study comes from European researchers who randomly assigned 318 patients to receive treatment of glucosamine sulfate soluble powder, acetaminophen three times a day, or a placebo. Patients … [Read more...]
Optimistic Healing
Optimistic Healing Reported June 16, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show having a positive attitude could make you less likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes and pain from conditions like arthritis. But what if you've already gotten the devastating diagnosis? Can an upbeat outlook make a difference? Two women are incorporating a … [Read more...]
Online Birth Class
Online Birth Class Reported January 29, 2008 CLEARWATER, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most women are busy -- especially when they are pregnant. For many moms-to-be, they are working and dont have the time to go to weeks of childbirth classes. Now, pregnant moms and dads have a new option. Many moms and dads to-be take childbirth classes … [Read more...]
One-Third of Adults use Alternative Medicine
One-Third of Adults use Alternative Medicine Reported January 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Use of alternative or complementary therapies have increased in the United States, with more than one-third of people using at least one form of alternative medicine. Now, researchers … [Read more...]
Obese Feel Social Discrimination
Obese Feel Social Discrimination Reported June 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) When obese people hear they need to exercise and eat a healthier diet, it may be doing more harm than good. Researchers from Australia say obese people feel a culture of blame against them, which they say has grown worse with media reports about the health risks of obesity. … [Read more...]
Psychiatric problems plague one of four Norwegians
Psychiatric problems plague one of four Norwegians Norway seems to be offering living proof that money can't buy happiness. The country often is referred to as among the world's wealthiest, and the best place to live, but a new study indicates that 25 percent of the adult population … [Read more...]
Painkillers Damage Intestine, U.S. Expert Says
Painkillers Damage Intestine, U.S. Expert Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 70 percent of patients who took painkillers such as ibuprofen for more than three months suffered damage to their small intestines, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. The study is yet another blow to patients trying to find ways … [Read more...]
Acupuncture Study on Stop Smoking (Smoking Cessation)
Acupuncture Study on Stop Smoking (Smoking Cessation) Reported July 02, 2008 North Lima, OH, July 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Acupuncture for Stop Smoking- Now that everyone has successfully entered the 21st century, several people are becoming more and more health conscious. With this, more and more people are looking for a better and faster way to quit … [Read more...]
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