Alternative Health News

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 doesn’t always take a million dollar drug to have a major … [Read more...]

Lupus Patients Benefit From Cancer Drug Reported June 10, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug used to fight cancer may also be used to treat some forms of lupus. New research shows rituximab (Rituxan) can benefit lupus patients who have complications of the nervous system. Rheumatologists from the University of California, San Francisco, and Stanford University announced … [Read more...]

Live Past 100 Reported August 28, 2009 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The fountain of youth may be more attainable than you think. The average American lives 77.8 years, but the number of those living past 100 is growing. what is the secret to being a centenarian?   Harold Rottenberg has made a long living out of painting. Rottenberg is 103 years … [Read more...]

Hypertension, lifestyle link among blacks Wednesday, January 5, 2005 CHICAGO, Jan 04, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Illinois researchers Tuesday reported high rates of hypertension among U.S. African-Americans might be associated with lifestyle more than genetics.   The international study, published … [Read more...]

Insomnia is a persistent condition: Study Reported March 11, 2009 Quebec, March 11 - A new study claims that about three-fourth of insomniacs report experiencing insomnia for at least one year and almost half of the insomniacs experience the condition for about three years. The report carrying study findings were published in March 9 issue of … [Read more...]

The popularity of herbal medicine is on the rise. Now, American researchers are testing herbs from China that may provide a natural solution to a problem that still stumps doctors: how to treat people with asthma safely and effectively. Teo Hoke needs an inhaler to help her breathe and depends on steroids for survival. "When you have an asthma attack, you feel like … [Read more...]

Attacking Autism: Reversing Its Effects Reported February 05, 2009 MURIETTA, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in children. No cure exists, and there is no one remedy that works for every child. Treatments range from the tried-and-true to the controversial, and even to the experimental.   Julia … [Read more...]

Can We Live Forever?November 05, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, nearly 700,000 people will die from heart disease. Almost 600,000 will be killed by cancer. Another 150,000 will become a victim of stroke. But what if scientists could eliminate disease? Eliminate sickness? If we do everything right, can we live forever? Some people say … [Read more...]

Anti-Cancer Beer Reported December 31, 2007 MUNICH, Germany (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some fruits, some veggies and now some beers may be made to help prevent cancer. Could beer one day qualify as health food? Bottoms up! A new brew in the works may actually be healthy for you. "Xanthohumol has been shown to be a very active substance … [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...]

Cancer Care: Medicine and More Reported February 28, 2008 CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most treatments for cancer include chemotherapy, surgery or radiation. But rarely does the standard of care extend further. But a center in Chicago is using a unique way to fight cancer. Three weeks after her youngest daughter was born, Gloria … [Read more...]

New Test for Drug Resistant TB Promising for a Faster Diagnosis Reported July 01, 2007 People in poor countries who suffer from multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) will get a faster diagnosis thanks to a new diagnostic test unveiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The new test will allow doctors in poor countries to find out within … [Read more...]

Live Longer with Vitamin DSeptember 11, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies involving more than 57,000 people report those who took supplements of the "sunshine vitamin" had a 7-percent lower risk of dying. On average, people were … [Read more...]

Hyperbaric Oxygen for Traumatic Brain Injuries Reported May 21, 2008 NEW ORLEANS, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Five million people in the United States have traumatic brain injuries -- injuries that are likely to have a significant impact on their quality of life and their future. There is no cure, but LSU researchers have found a treatment that could make a … [Read more...]

Marijuana-based Medicine Helps Arthritis Reported November 9, 2005    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors who tested a medicine made from a marijuana plant on people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) found it helps ease pain and may also suppress the progression of the disease. While noting the cannabis-based medicine (CBM) produced only small and variable benefits in this small … [Read more...]

Gene Therapy Halts Fatal Brain Disease Reported November 05, 2009 Scientists have used gene therapy to halt the progression of adrenoleukodystrophy, a fatal neurodegenerative disease caused by a single defective gene, in two seven-year-old boys. It took more than a decade to refine the therapy, in which stem cells taken from the boys’ bone marrow were hacked with healthy … [Read more...]

Dental Spa Reported May 29, 2008 COVINGTON, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About half of Americans don't seek regular dental care and often fear is the reason, but that could soon change. More and more dentists are adding services you'd expect to find at the spa to help patients feel more at ease. The atmosphere is calm and soothing. There's a paraffin dip … [Read more...]

Clinical Trials Saving Kids Reported February 18, 2009 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than a million people are currently enrolled in clinical trials across the country, all hoping experimental medicine will cure them. For a baby battling a deadly disease, turning to a trial is scary, but his family says taking the risk saved his life. In just … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Music to Your Heart Reported November 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We often say certain sounds are like music to our ears. Researchers now believe they may be music to our hearts as well. In a new study conducted among ten healthy volunteers, they found listening to enjoyable music significantly increased the dilation of blood vessels. Compared to … [Read more...]

Life is a Do-Over Reported July 09, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Our leading killer remains what it has been every year since 1900: heart disease. It kills nearly 650,000 each year. We can only blame ourselves. Our own bad habits such as smoking, no exercise and fat-ridden diets are the main causes of heart disease. But did you know you can … [Read more...]

IVF and Acupuncture Reported November 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Reducing the stress and anxiety women feel when undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered important in improving the pregnancy rate in these women. Acupuncture has shown promise in easing these symptoms, but a new investigation out of Hong Kong suggests a sham version of the … [Read more...]

Hydration Without Calories Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new sports drink that describes itself as a zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage may be a good option for athletes seeking hydration. A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting demonstrated that Aqua-Lyte doesn’t contain the sugars, … [Read more...]

Chinese Medicine for Asthma Reported November 13, 2006  By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health CorrespondentPHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Alternative, or complementary medicine, is growing increasingly popular in the United States. "Only 10 percent, and at most, 30 percent of our health care is actually … [Read more...]

Pain Relieving Patch for Children Reported November 21, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a new option for treating severe pain in children. New research shows using a transdermal patch to deliver the opioid fentanyl is a safe and effective way to control pain in children ages 2 to 16. Researchers from the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, studied … [Read more...]

Delay School, Sleep More Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Delaying the start of school may help kids stay awake during class. A new study reveals 40 extra minutes could make children more productive in class. Researchers from Norwalk Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Center in Connecticut focused on 259 high school students. The kids filled out a … [Read more...]

Can Soy Protect the Lungs? Reported June 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- commonly known as COPD -- is most often caused by a lifetime of smoking. But could what a person eats make a difference? Yes, report Australian researchers who surveyed 300 Japanese COPD patients about their diets, comparing them with 340 … [Read more...]