Nutrition & Wellness News

Fighting Flab with ProbioticsReported May 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The battle of the bulge might be won with the addition of probiotics to the diet. That’s the take home message from Finnish researchers who studied the use of probiotics – also known as “good” bacteria -- in 256 pregnant women. Those who took daily probiotic capsules were less likely to be obese a year … [Read more...]

You can't beat beetroot juice for boosting stamina Reported August 07, 2009 Forget punishing gym workouts and jogging miles uphill. The key to boosting stamina could be as simple as a glass of beetroot juice. A daily dose apparently allows us to exercise for longer before tiring. Just under a pint of beetroot juice a day also lowers blood pressure, boosting heart health. … [Read more...]

Women over 50 need more info on vitamin D and bone healthTue Mar 29 Women over 50 may lack an overall understanding of the importance of vitamin D to bone health, according to new national survey results released by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR). In addition, more than half of the women surveyed (58 percent) reported they … [Read more...]

Hops may Prevent Prostate Cancer Reported December 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The natural compound xanthohumol, which is derived from hops, blocks the effects of the male hormone testosterone, aiding in the prevention of prostate cancer. "We hope that one day we can demonstrate that xanthohumol prevents prostate cancer development, first in animal … [Read more...]

Drinking less but daily increases health hazards Reported January 19, 2009 New Delhi: Doctors increasingly find that couple of weeks without alcohol is one of the best things you can do for your health and for your liver in particular. It is not just about all twenty-something’s, who are partying hard on weekends. This advice goes double for the … [Read more...]

Is Your Neighborhood Making You Fat?Reported June 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your neighborhood food joint can increase your risk of obesity. A recent study from the University of Alberta, Canada, found that people living in an area with more fast food restaurants and convenience stores, rather than supermarkets and grocery stores, had higher obesity rates. Researchers … [Read more...]

Drinking coffee may raise risk of certain breast cancers Reported October 15, 2008 Wednesday October 15, 2008 (foodconsumer.org) -- Drinking coffee or eating caffeine-laden foods does not seem to increase the overall risk of breast cancer in the general population, according to researchers at Brigham and Women's … [Read more...]

Just Trying to Quit Smoking can Add Years to Life Reported February 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smokers assigned to a quit-smoking program, regardless of whether or not they actually quit, had lower death rates than those assigned to usual care, according to a new study. … [Read more...]

Caffeine linked to low birth weight Reported November 11, 2008 Even though a Starbucks beckons from every intersection in Los Angeles, pregnant women might want to avoid them. Or, if you do go, stick to decaf. I say this after reading a new study by the British Medical Journal examining the effects of caffeine on unborn fetus weight. Caffeine, even in what is considered to … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Fatigue and Muscle Pain in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Presented at SABCSReported November 17, 2007 SAN ANTONIO, TX --Treatment of low levels of vitamin D in women with early-stage breast cancer appears to reduce fatigue and muscle pain associated with aromatase inhibitor therapy, researchers reported here at the 30th San … [Read more...]

Loud Snoring Makes You SleepyReported December 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Daytime sleepiness may be more affected by loud snoring than severity of sleep conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Objectively measured snoring intensity is correlated with subjective sleepiness independent of the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) which measures sleep apneas effects in … [Read more...]

Gaining 15 pounds or more over several years puts one at greater risk for heart disease than those who are obese but maintain a stable weight, according to a recent study. Researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago studied nearly 2,500 adults between ages 18 and 30 over 15 years. Most participants gained 15 pounds or more during the study, … [Read more...]

B Vitamins & Heart Disease Reported August 19, 2008 High levels of an amino acid in the blood called homocysteine have been associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers are looking to a common vitamin, one you may have in your medicine cabinet, to lower that risk. Researchers in Norway studied whether using B vitamins … [Read more...]

Obesity Hinders Effectiveness of Vaccines Reported November 29, 2005     (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals obese women may not be getting the most out of injections and other vaccines. Researchers from The Adelaide and Meath Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, discovered a majority of people -- especially women -- is not getting the proper dosage of injections, largely due … [Read more...]

Oxycodone Treats Abdominal Pain Without Masking Diagnosis Reported April 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with abdominal pain treated with the analgesic buccal oxycodone get much needed relief without having the medication obscure clinical signs of their condition or interfere with surgical diagnosis, according to … [Read more...]

Say No to High Fructose Corn Syrup Reported August 24, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High fructose corn syrup has become the sweetener of choice for many food manufacturers. It is more economical and easy to blend into drinks. But your health may be paying for it. A new study supports a link between the development of diabetes and high fructose corn syrup. Diabetes is at an … [Read more...]

Smokers Should Eat Broccoli Reported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have a cancer preventative property that appears to work specifically in smokers. In the first comprehensive study of it’s kind, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, N.Y., analyzed cancer cases and controls matched on smoking status. … [Read more...]

Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Don’t Last Reported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) There are a variety of treatments available to help people quit smoking, but evidence shows their effects are not long lasting. A team of researchers at McGill University and the University of Montreal tested six products – varenicline, nicotine nasal spray, buprotion (Wellbutrin), … [Read more...]

Too Little Sleep Equals Weight Gain December 13, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study suggests you can blame those extra pounds on lack of sleep. Researchers find people who get only four hours a night have increased levels of a hormone that tells the body it’s hungry and decreased levels of one that tells the body it’s full.The University of … [Read more...]

Genetic Link To Vitamin A Deficiency   Reported November 17, 2009 Almost half of UK women may be lacking an important source of vitamin A due to a previously undiscovered genetic variation, scientists at Newcastle University have found. The team, led by Dr Georg Lietz, has shown that almost 50 per cent of women have a genetic variation which … [Read more...]

Weight-loss Surgery DangersReported December 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A deficiency in vitamin B1, or thiamine, may be a serious complication following gastric bypass surgery, according to a recent study. During the study, a 35-year-old woman developed many difficulties after the surgery for obesity. Complications included … [Read more...]

Which Diet is Best? Reported December 27, 2004 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Atkins, The Zone, Weight Watchers and The Ornish Diet. Chances are you've probably tried one of these popular diets. But are they really good for you? And are all fad diets created equal? One doctor who says yes. Internist Michael … [Read more...]

An Exercise Pill? Reported August 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know exercise is good for us, but finding the time to do it can be a challenge. If only we could pop a pill instead... Thanks to new research out of the Salk Institute, hope is on the horizon. In studies conducted in mice, investigators there not only discovered a substance that increased exercise … [Read more...]

Poor Nutrition Leads To Low IQ 22 November 2004 Researchers at the University of Southern California say malnutrition in the first few years of life leads to antisocial and aggressive behavior throughout childhood and late adolescence. "These are the first findings to show that malnutrition in the early postnatal years is associated … [Read more...]

Berries Prevent WrinklesReported April 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The newest potion in a woman's skin care regimen may be found in berries. A new study shows the antioxidant ellagic acid -- prevalent in raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranates -- protects the skin from UV damage. Twelve mice were exposed to increasing ultraviolet radiation three … [Read more...]

Eating a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables and low in fat did not reduce breast cancer recurrence or death in early stage breast cancer survivors in a new study done by researchers at the Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego. This study is the largest randomized trial ever done to gather information about the influence of diet … [Read more...]

Caffeine Treats Alzheimer's? Reported July 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking coffee may offer your body more than extra energy in the mornings. New studies suggest caffeine may prevent and reverse memory loss for Alzheimer's patients. The University of South Florida research team at the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center tested its theory … [Read more...]

Dangerous Energy Drinks? Reported November 19, 2009 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Energy drinks are a booming business. Americans spent 744 million dollars on them in one year alone. They’re already banned in several countries, including Denmark, Italy, Norway and Sweden, but in the U.S., the drinks are marketed to our youth. So what's the risk? … [Read more...]

Drug Combats Drinking & SmokingReported March 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved to combat alcohol-dependence (AD) could stop social drinkers from lighting up, too! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved naltrexone in 1994 for treatment for AD. However, non-AD smokers who drink heavily in social situations could also benefit from naltraxone. A … [Read more...]

Fighting Hospital Infections Reported November 26, 2009 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hand-washing is our greatest weapon in the fight against hospital-acquired infections, but a recent study found hospital workers wash their hands less than 50-percent of the time after direct contact with patients. Guidelines and quality checks work to a … [Read more...]