Nutrition & Wellness News

FOOD FRENZY: FOOD LABEL FURY Reported August 30, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Are food labels frustrating you? You're not alone. Karen Method relies on food labels to keep her alive. She has diabetes and has had three heart attacks. But the labels on her foods don't always make sense. Russell Rothman, M.D., a health services researcher from Vanderbilt … [Read more...]

Fractures up Death Risk for Men and WomenReported February 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older men and women who suffer a broken bone are at higher risk of dying over the next five to ten years, and among those who have a second fracture, the risk period is even longer. Australian researchers arrived at those conclusions after studying mortality rates and bone fractures … [Read more...]

Fibre-rich diet keeps blood pressure in checkMar 2 [Health News]: Washington, Mar 2: A new study conducted by researchers at Tulane University suggests that eating a high fiber diet can lower high blood pressure and even improve healthy blood pressure levels. "We performed a comprehensive analysis of data from 25 clinical trials … [Read more...]

Study shows possible benefits from 'good'-carb diet; better for heart CHICAGO (AP) - A diet favouring "good" over "bad" carbohydrates is better for the heart and less likely to slow down metabolism than a conventional low-fat diet, a small, preliminary study suggests. The "glycemic index" diet recommends carbohydrates that do not … [Read more...]

Kids and Kidney Stones Reported September 06, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Ashley Stella loves to spend time with her two pet lizards. She got them to keep her company after she had to stop going to school. "You're just standing there and, all of the sudden, you just feel this pain, like, right here, like needles just poking you and moving around," says … [Read more...]

Debt can be a pain in the neck ... or back or stomach Reported June 11, 2008 An AP/AOL survey released this week found a strong link between high levels of debt-related stress and ulcers, migraines, high blood pressure and even lower back pain.   Those stressed from debt are also nearly seven times more likely to lash out at others, according to the survey of 1,002 … [Read more...]

Hypnosis can reduce pain perception after surgeryReported August 08, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hypnosis before breast surgery reduces the amount of medication required during the procedure and lessens postsurgical pain and nausea, according to results of new study. Hospitals also benefit from lower costs. These findings, reported in the Journal of the National … [Read more...]

2 more paralyzed after drinking tainted juice Reported December 07, 2007 TORONTO - Two Canadians remained paralyzed Tuesday after drinking carrot juice contaminated with the botulism toxin, health officials said. A week after Bolthouse Farms issued a continental recall of its carrot juice, at least 10 Toronto businesses still had the product on their shelves over the long … [Read more...]

Love Handles put Squeeze on LungsReported March 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There’s yet another reason to eliminate love handles. A new study links abdominal obesity to decreased lung function. Excess weight around the waist is already associated with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other health problems collectively known as “metabolic syndrome.” … [Read more...]

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may be able to offset the increase in abdominal fat and accompanying increased risk for diabetes that often occur with advancing age. The study authors explain levels of DHEA peak at about age 20 and then gradually decline. They say by the time we are 70, we … [Read more...]

Fruits, Veggies Might Ward Off Cancer TUESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDayNews) -- While there's no surefire way to prevent cancer, many kinds of foods can help lower the risk of certain cancers. Research shows that people who eat diets rich in plant foods have a lower risk of serious diseases, including cancer, says an article in the … [Read more...]

Obesity in Babies?Reported March 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The current epidemic of childhood obesity could start when some babies are just six months old. Boston investigators analyzed data on 559 pregnant women and their children. They found babies who gained the most weight during infancy were significantly more likely to be obese at age three. Just a 1.5 … [Read more...]

Parents Misdiagnose Milk IntoleranceReported June 23, 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...]

Pressure to Keep Weight Off for Sports Hurts Teens Reported March 12, 2007 By Betsy Lievense, Ivanhoe Health CorrespondentORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents are quick to attribute kids' eating disorders to the recent proliferation of ultra-thin Hollywood superstars like Paris Hilton or Nicole Ritchie, but a recent … [Read more...]

Small Amounts of Alcohol Reduce Obesity Reported December 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having an alcoholic drink on a regular basis may guard against obesity. A study published this week shows consuming one to two drinks a few times a week reduces the risk of becoming obese. Consuming more alcohol, however, increases the risk of becoming obese. Researchers from Texas … [Read more...]

Smoking and Seizures Reported November 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who currently smoke cigarettes are at significant risk for seizures. Boston-based researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School conducted a prospective study to examine the potential risks associated with cigarette smoking, caffeine intake, and alcohol … [Read more...]

Suppressing the Hunger Hormone Reported September 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists say they have discovered a way to suppress the so-called hunger hormone in pigs. They claim it works as well as gastric bypass but without the major surgery. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University suppressed levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin in pigs using a minimally invasive … [Read more...]

Test your Memory Reported December 29, 2009 SEATTLE, Wash. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While you're awake, your brain generates 25 watts of power. That's enough to illuminate a light bulb! But how bright is your bulb? How good is your memory? One way to test yours is the object game. If you were to look at a screen with multiple objects scattered on it, … [Read more...]

Too Much Salad for Our Own Good? Reported September 03, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consumers love the convenience of bagged lettuce and salad bars in restaurants, and it's all leading to an increased consumption of fresh leafy greens. Good news, right? Yes and no, report U.S. scientists at a major medical meeting at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While eating … [Read more...]

Grape juice can reduce memory loss, study suggests   Reported December 09, 2009 Scientists from the University of Cincinnati's psychiatry department carried out a study which involved 12 people with early memory loss drinking pure 100 per cent Concord grape juice for 12 weeks. During the trial participants were split into two groups, one which drank … [Read more...]

Vitamins Go to Kids Who Don't Need ThemReported February 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamins do a body good, but healthy kids who eat a balanced diet don't really need them. A new study, however, finds those are exactly the kind of kids who receive these supplements. Researchers from the University of California Davis Children's Hospital looked at vitamin use, dietary … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Treats Urinary IncontinenceReported February 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It prevents diabetes, controls high blood pressure, corrects cholesterol levels and improves mood -- and new research shows weight loss can practically cure urinary incontinence in women. A recent study that involved 338 obese and overweight women with urinary continence shows those who … [Read more...]

Study: Some prenatal vitamins lack enough iodine Reported March 04, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Many brands of multivitamins for pregnant women may not contain all the iodine they claim, potentially putting babies at risk of poor brain development, a new study suggests. Tests on 60 brands that listed iodine as an ingredient on their labels found many fell short of the stated … [Read more...]

White Tea Diet?Reported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Could a simple cup of tea hold the key to losing weight? Maybe, report German researchers – but only if people consume the more pristine form of the drink made from the buds and early leaves of the tea plant. Their study shows this type of tea – known as white tea – has potent effects on human fat cells. The … [Read more...]

Adding on Extra Pounds? Blame the Economy Reported August 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We've heard it on the news and seen it in our bank accounts. America is in an economic crisis. But some researchers say the nation's financial situation is also connected to our waistlines. Researchers at the University of Mainz, Germany studied 9,000 participants' … [Read more...]

Are Food Stamps Making Us Fat? Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A helping hand from the government may be playing a role in the obesity epidemic. Results from a 14-year study show food stamps are actually making people fatter. Researchers say people who received food stamps had a Body Mass Index 1.15 points higher than those not receiving … [Read more...]

Bacon: The New Brain Food? Reported January 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're pregnant and have a craving for bacon and eggs, you've finally got an excuse. A team of University of North Carolina researchers has shown that choline plays a critical role in helping fetal brains develop regions associated with memory. Meats, including pork, and … [Read more...]

Best and Worst Diet Foods Reported July 10, 2008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Billions of dollars are spent each year on foods targeted at dieters. From frozen entrees to everyday items, food labels proudly display their low-fat, low-carb, or sugar-free content. But the latest statistics show one in three Americans is still overweight. So just how effective can … [Read more...]

Forgoing that glass of milk in favor of that calcium tablet might not be the best way to protect your bones. A new study shows women who eat a diet high in calcium-rich foods -- such as milk, cheese, and other dairy products -- actually have higher bone density on standard bone scans than women who rely on calcium supplements to provide the calcium they need. The study … [Read more...]