Alternative Health

Hospital Rooms of the Future Reported April 24, 2008 PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've ever had an overnight hospital stay, you know the worries -- from medication mistakes to hospital infections. But now, some hospitals are using futuristic "smart rooms" to help doctors eliminate many problems. Rita Mulkerin has heart problems and has … [Read more...]

Alternative Heart Bypass Treatment Reported December 5, 2005   SPRING HILL, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's one of the most common heart procedures in Cina, and it's now gaining popularity in the United States. It looks uncomfortable, but patients say it doesn't hurt, and it's giving them a new chance at life -- for many, without surgery. Larry Rodarmer died five … [Read more...]

Dangerous Diet Pills   Reported February 13, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than half the American population is obese, so it's no surprise weight loss supplements are popular. What is surprising is that these supplements are not tested for safety. They promise to fight fat, burn fat, and … [Read more...]

Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry extract may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs used to fight ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy using platinum-based drugs is a mainstay treatment for ovarian cancer. However, cancer cells tend to develop resistance to platinum therapy over time, and higher doses of the drugs can cause unwanted side effects, including nerve … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Acupuncture hope for blood pressure patientsMarch 29 March 29 - Acupuncture may be able to achieve remarkable success in lowering blood pressure levels, researchers reported yesterday. Researchers from the University of California, USA, said they were now getting close to a scientific basis for the Chinese treatment. The findings … [Read more...]

Yoga More Popular Than Ever Reported August 31, 2008 Who knew terms like downward facing dog, flowering lotus, and half camel would ever be phrases of popular culture without a chorus of snickers being heard throughout a studio, classroom, or lecture hall? Unless you've been hiding in a box since the Millennium started, you know what yoga is. The … [Read more...]

Bamboo Could be the Next Best Thing Reported April 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bamboo fabric is popular in Asian countries, but has not caught on in the United States. Now, new research could help change that popularity. Chemists in Colorado have found ways to improve bamboo fabric that could make it more appealing to Americans. Bamboo is an … [Read more...]

Helping the Body Heal Itself Reported April 28, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A device for sports injuries, acute and chronic pain, depression, Parkinson's disease, migraines and even wrinkles? Sound too good to be true? Doctors say it might not be thanks to low frequency pulsed magnetic resonance cell rejuvenation. Low frequency pulsed … [Read more...]

Eliminating DiseaseNovember 07, 2007 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What if you could pop a pill and kill cancer before you even knew you had it? Or destroy diabetes before it destroys you? Would you let doctors inject a tiny robot into your body that targets disease without you even realizing it? These innovations could add decades to your life. The … [Read more...]

Calcium Supplements may not Help Healthy Kids Reported April 24, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers cast doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in children. After a recent systematic review, researchers found supplementing a diet with calcium in healthy … [Read more...]

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux Reported April 29, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from digestive problems like heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. Many turn to prescription drugs to control the acid in their stomachs, but some doctors say acid isn’t the problem. … [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...]

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...]

Antioxidant Supplements may Increase Death Reported February 28, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Common antioxidants you take to improve your health may actually increase your risk of dying. A new report contradicts the claims of previous studies that antioxidant supplements, like beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E, prevent … [Read more...]

Yogurt Battles Stomach Ulcers Reported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A special kind of yogurt that's already available in stores in Asia could help millions of Americans eat away their stomach ulcers. The yogurt, which contains an antibody that battles the bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers, had almost vaccine-like effects against … [Read more...]

 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...]

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...]

Meditation Calms College Students Reported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A first of its kind study shows how meditation can help students deal with the stresses of college life. Researchers found transcendental meditation decreased anxiety and increased alertness. The study investigated the effects of a ten-week Transcendental Meditation (T.M.) … [Read more...]

Staying silent in marital spats a killer for womenReported August 20, 2007 NEW YORK - Women who force themselves to stay quiet during marital arguments appear to have a higher risk of death, a new study shows. Depression and irritable bowel syndrome are also more common in these women. Such "self-silencing" during conflict may have provided an evolutionary survival … [Read more...]

Less Energy Therapy is More Reported March 1, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to massage, acupuncture or touch therapy, James Oschman, Ph.D., says less is more. A traditionally trained biologist who now studies complimentary and alternative therapies, Oschman says practitioners don’t have to use a … [Read more...]

Homeopathic Effectiveness Reported August 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Homeopathic remedies produce no more healing benefits than dummy treatments, according to Swiss researchers. Researchers from the University of Berne, Switzerland, compared the outcomes of more than 100 placebo-controlled trials of homeopathic remedies with matched trials involving traditional … [Read more...]

Fixing Leaky Lungs Reported July 21, 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 200,000 people a year are diagnosed with new cases of lung cancer. Until now, surgery required long and trying hospital stays, but a new development is making recovery faster -- and less painful. Joel Hammond is a man on the move. "I like walking because it gets you … [Read more...]

Drugs Off-Label Reported August 25, 2009 PONTE VEDRA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's more common than you might think. More than 20 percent of prescriptions are written for conditions they're not approved for, and in a recent study, one-third of patients with metastatic breast cancer had received drugs off-label. The choice is your doctor's, but should … [Read more...]

Copper Fights Hospital Infections Reported August 01, 2008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Once you enter a hospital for care, your risk of developing a hospital-acquired infection is one in twenty. It's a common problem plaguing our nation's hospitals and the patients inside them and the consequences can be deadly. Now, why a common metal could … [Read more...]