Nutrition & Wellness News

Fast food fuelling diabetes epidemic in Asia Reported July 24, 2010 The growing popularity of junk food is fuelling a diabetes boom across Asia, experts have warned. A study by Australian and Vietnamese scientists found about 11 per cent of men and 12 per cent of women in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City had undiagnosed type-2 diabetes. … [Read more...]

Orange juice a must have with high fat meal Reported July 20, 2010 Flavonoids in orange juice neutralize the oxidative and inflammatory stress generated by high-fat, high-carb meals and help prevent blood vessel damage, claims a new study. Free radicals, or reactive oxygen species, are known to induce inflammation in blood vessel linings … [Read more...]

Going nuts in your diet can cut cholesterol Reported July 20, 2010 Going nuts in your diet can be good for your health, according to a study, which showed that eating nuts helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. People who ate an average of 67 grams of nuts a day saw a 5.1 per cent fall in total cholesterol concentration and a 7.4 per … [Read more...]

Sugary sports drinks: Soon leaving a school near you? Reported June 23, 2010 Gatorade Sugar-sweetened drinks may soon be harder to find in California schools. Though sugary sodas have been banned for some time in the state's public schools, in middle and high schools, sugar-sweetened sports drinks are allowed. SB1255, already passed by … [Read more...]

Free range eggs contain a little something extra: pollutants Reported June 23, 2010 Here's some disconcerting news for health-conscious eaters who favor eggs from free-range hens: A Taiwanese study found that the eggs contain much higher levels of industrial pollutants than eggs laid by caged hens. Freerange The researchers focused on … [Read more...]

Eating Brown Rice May Lower Heart Disease Risk Reported June 04, 2010 Over the last few years nutritionists have identified many health benefits linked to the consumption of brown rice, including its ability to help control cholesterol and blood sugar. According to a new study, routinely eating brown rice may also help protect a person … [Read more...]

Drinking Blueberry Juice May Improve Memory In Seniors Reported June 04, 2010 A recent study suggests that the consumption of blueberries can improve memory in older adults and may offer an alternative treatment for cognitive decline. Blueberries, which contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory photochemical known as anthocyanins, … [Read more...]

NASA: Omega-3 Intake May Help Prevent Bone Loss Reported June 04, 2010 Several NASA-sponsored studies published in the May issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research indicate that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil capsules can help prevent bone loss commonly associated with osteoporosis. The organization undertook the research … [Read more...]

Top 3 Nutrition Tips for Women's Fitness Training Reported June 04, 2010 If you’re not eating the proper foods at the proper times than you’re not going to put on muscle. Bodybuilding is hard enough for women; therefore we need to focus more on our diets. Here are provided 3 nutritional tips for that can be very valuable tips for any … [Read more...]

Chemical Snapshot Shows Effects of Exercise Reported May 31, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know exercise is good for us, but what about your body? Researchers can now tell you the impact of your daily workout by analyzing your blood in unprecedented detail. A team led by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers says they've … [Read more...]

Scarless Surgery for Kids Reported May 31, 2010 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Traditional abdominal surgery used to mean acute pain, a lengthy recovery and a nasty visible scar. Over the past few years, surgeons have begun using a new technique on adults that makes minimally invasive surgery nearly scarless. Pediatric experts … [Read more...]

Vitamins, Helpful Or Harmful? Reported May 31, 2010 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Celebrities tout the benefits. Doctors say, maybe. Do supplements really work? A 2008 study found no evidence that they prolonged life, yet today, it's a nearly a $15 billion dollar industry. Here is more on the pros and cons of supplementing … [Read more...]

Coffee and sodas not tied to colon cancer Reported May 07, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You can keep on chugging coffee without worrying about whether your java will increase your risk of colon cancer, according to new research. The same appears true for soda, while in the study tea was tied to a small increase in risk of the common … [Read more...]

Study: Processed meats increase risk of diseaseReported May 21, 2010 TORONTO — Ditch the deli meat and reach for the pork chops. According to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, red meat might not be as bad for us as we’ve been led to believe — but only if it has not been smoked, cured or otherwise preserved. The study found that, on average, each … [Read more...]

Heavy caffeine intake may mean smaller babies Reported May 20, 2010 (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who down six coffee cups' worth of caffeine every day may have smaller babies than those who consume less caffeine, a new study finds. Researchers found that among more than 7,300 Dutch women followed from early pregnancy onward, … [Read more...]

Going nuts in your diet can cut cholesterol: studyReported May 10, 2010 WASHINGTON — Going nuts in your diet can be good for your health, according to a study published Monday, which showed that eating nuts helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. People who ate an average of 67 grams (2.4 ounces) of nuts a day saw a 5.1 percent fall in total cholesterol … [Read more...]

Could less iron help you live longer? Reported May 26, 2010 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- What keeps some people young while others fail the test of time? Is it in our genes or in our head? Is there a magic pill that can keep your mind sharp and your muscles moving? Science is getting closer to unraveling the secrets of how to live a long … [Read more...]

Vitamin K linked to lower diabetes risk Reported May 27, 2010 (Reuters Health) - People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 38,000 Dutch adults they followed for a decade, those … [Read more...]

Diet: Videogame Invented By Teen Reported May 27, 2010 ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity is becoming an epidemic for America’s youth. One teen decided he’d had enough after bad eating habits and too little exercise sent his weight spiraling out of control. He developed his diet modeled after a videogame that helped him shed … [Read more...]

Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease Reported May 01, 2010 LOS ANGELES — People with a common, obesity-related liver disease that has no known treatment got a surprising benefit from vitamin E pills, researchers reported Wednesday. It appears to be the first time that a vitamin supplement has been shown to help treat … [Read more...]

Neuroblastoma: New Hope for Kids Reported May 28, 2010 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer of the nervous system that is often very aggressive. Patients who don't respond to surgery, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant often face a death sentence. For the first time in more than a decade, … [Read more...]

2 glasses of milk a day keeps fat at bay in womenReported May 27, 2010 Toronto, May 27 (IANS) Women who drank two large glasses of milk daily after their weight-lifting routine gained more muscle and lost more fat compared to women who drank sugar-based energy drinks, says a new study. "Resistance training is not a typical choice of exercise for women," says Stu … [Read more...]

Artificial Sweeteners Without The Aftertaste Reported May 28, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have discovered a chemical that specifically blocks people's ability to experience the bitter aftertaste of artificial sweeteners such as saccharin. The key is a molecule known as GIV3727 that specifically targets and inhibits a … [Read more...]

Bottled water 'not safe for drinking'Reported May 26, 2010 A new study has found high level of bacteria in bottled water in Canada. The Montreal study showed that heterotrophic bacteria counts, in more than 70 per cent of bottled water samples, exceed the recommended limits specified by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Researchers from Ccrest … [Read more...]

Dietary habits of teenagers could be better   Reported May 03, 2010 Adolescents, especially those who are not very physically active, eat too much sweet and fatty foods and not enough fruits and vegetables. This is the conclusion of a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, on … [Read more...]

Study: Popular Autism Diet No HelpReported May 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Eliminating gluten and casein from the diets of children with autism had no impact on behavior, sleep or bowel patterns, according to a new study.   The University of Rochester researchers took pains to ensure participants received adequate nutrients, as children on gluten-free, … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer: Fighting Disease in 3-D Reported May 21, 2010 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime, but more than a quarter of them have dense breast tissue, which means standard mammograms don't always find the tumor. A new experimental 3-D scanner is showing promise for identifying cancers … [Read more...]

Fighting Elderly AlcoholismReported May 20, 2010 QUEENS, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They're embarrassed, ashamed and many don't feel comfortable asking for help. Experts say more seniors are turning to the bottle to relieve feelings of loneliness and frustration. As many as 17 percent of people over the age of 65 have an alcohol problem. In many cases, no one ever … [Read more...]

Fatty Foods: A No-No For Asthma PatientsReported May 17, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those with asthma should stay away from fatty foods, new research shows. Not only do they restrict a patient's airway, but they can also make their medications less effective. The study at the University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom, involved 40 patients with asthma who were … [Read more...]

Vitamin E: Help For COPDReported May 17, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women 45 and older who get long-term, regular doses of vitamin E may decrease their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 percent. Researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women's Hospital reviewed data from nearly 40,000 women, who were randomly assigned to … [Read more...]