Alternative Health News

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...]

Antidepressants Don't Curtail Drinking in Women Reported March 1, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are depressed may still be hitting the bottle too hard, even if they are taking antidepressants. The same, however, can't be said for men. A new study shows depressed men on the medications significantly reduce their drinking … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Lorenzo’s Oil Effective Treatment for Genetic Disorder Reported July 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study gives hope for patients with a debilitating genetic disorder. Certain patients with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) could benefit from a treatment called Lorenzo's oil. ALD patients accumulate high levels of saturated, very long-chain fatty acids in their brains. … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Extract for Prediabetes -- (Ivanhoe First) Reported November 30, 2005   By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows the cinnamon extract Cinnulin PF may not only help prediabetic patients regulate blood glucose levels but may also reduce body fat and build lean mass. Exercise Scientist Tim Ziegenfuss, Ph.D., CEO of the … [Read more...]

Insulin, Aging and Long Life Reported March 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may not be the fountain of youth, but new research on insulin shows it plays an important role in aging and lifespan. Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Irvine, Calif., report insulin inhibits a master gene regulator protein called SKN-1; increased SKN-1 … [Read more...]

Benefits of Red Wine Reported July 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – We’ve heard red wine can be healthy in moderation. Now a new study says a large dose of one particular ingredient in red wine can ward off the effects of age on the heart, bones, eyes and muscles. The research was done in mice. Previous studies have shown that restricting calorie intake … [Read more...]

Clean and Green Reported July 24, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The average home in the United States contains about 63 synthetic chemical products. Exposure to such chemicals has been linked to asthma and other respiratory problems, but there are ways to make your home a safer place to live. The diapers Elizabeth Letsch users on her daughter … [Read more...]

Food as Medicine: Epilepsy Diet Reported April 07, 2009 ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 320,000 children 15 and under have epilepsy. Many suffer from uncontrolled seizures that make daily life a struggle. Some kids are finding relief not from new medication but from food. Changing his diet helped one little boy change his life.   … [Read more...]

Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease Reported December 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients suffering from both coronary heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of cardiovascular events by exercising. It has long been known that depression is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease in healthy patients and … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than one-third of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by nine identifiable risk factors, according to new research based on data from 2001. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston found risk factors include: overweight/obesity status; low fruit and vegetable intake, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol, unsafe sex, urban air … [Read more...]