Nutrition & Wellness News

Study: Lots of red meat increases mortality risk Reported March 23, 2009 CHICAGO (AP) - A new study finds that older Americans who eat large amounts of red and processed meats face a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer. The study of a half-million men and women -- ages 50 to 71 years old -- is the largest of its kind. It found that over 10 years, eating … [Read more...]

Women Confused About Osteoporosis Reported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who suffer from osteoporosis don’t truly understand the risk associated with the disease. A new study finds the majority of women who have osteoporosis do not believe they are at a higher risk of fracture than their peers. The study included more than 60,000 women. Researchers say 55 … [Read more...]

Alcohol Use and Transplant Survival Rates Reported December 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There is no statistical difference in post-transplant survival rates for patients who received liver transplants for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) compared with those who received transplants for alcoholic liver disease (ETOH). NASH affects 2 to 5 percent … [Read more...]

Aqua LipoReported June 08, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It helps many slim down, but liposuction isn't easy. It requires anesthesia and often leads to swelling, pain and days of bruising. New technology is helping patients look leaner without the long recovery -- and the secret ingredient is water. Kathryn Nantz is happy to show off all her old clothes. She … [Read more...]

Eating fruit and vegetables doesn't reduce breast cancer risk, new study 12 Jan 2005 Contrary to findings in previous studies, new research that includes a large group of women found no link between eating fruits and vegetables and a subsequent decreased risk for breast cancer, according to a study in this week's JAMA. Carla H. van Gils, … [Read more...]

Bariatric Surgery may Cure Liver DiseaseReported December 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity is becoming one of the most common causes of liver disease in the nation. A popular surgery may resolve the dangerous disease and its cause. A recent study shows bariatric surgery, a popular and effective weight loss method for morbidly obese individuals, improves or … [Read more...]

Breaking the cycleShifting kids from work to school is paying off in developing nations.It was to help the family, for food'LETTING CHILDREN BE CHILDREN July 12, 2007 Victor Caranqui's vocational school in a rough part of Quito is noisy, drafty and in disrepair. He gets up early. He wears a uniform. There's a schedule to keep. And … [Read more...]

Vitamin D intake should stay the same for now: Health Canada Reported December 25, 2007 Canadian mothers and their babies aren't getting enough vitamin D and should increase their daily intake after consulting a doctor, the Canadian Paediatric Society said Monday. But Health Canada issued its own statment, advising that the proper studies haven't been done to warrant an … [Read more...]

Carrots Reduce Cancer Risk? Reported February 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A compound in carrots may reduce the risk of developing cancer, research reveals. Experts have known carrots have anti-cancer properties, but the exact component of the vegetable with those special elements … [Read more...]

Cut Sugar for Your BrainReported January 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics aren't the only ones who need to monitor their blood sugar. New research shows maintaining blood sugar levels could stave off cognitive decline as you age. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers found decreasing activity in the dentate gyrus -- a part of the brain responsible for … [Read more...]

Diet and Diabetes Reported August 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat could determine whether or not you develop type 2 diabetes. Three new studies looked specifically at fruit juices, fruits and vegetables and the amount of fat in a person’s diet. In the first study, researchers from Boston University assessed the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and … [Read more...]

Does Weight Loss Drug Slow Heart Disease?Reported April 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A fatty mid-section can be a red flag for metabolic syndrome -- a group of metabolic risk factors that puts a person at increased risk for coronary heart disease and plaque build-up in artery walls. Abdominal obesity amplifies the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease -- the … [Read more...]

Exercise Decreases Insulin Resistance Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A little exercise can go a long way in overweight patients who are insulin sensitive. Complications from obesity, such as diabetes, are associated with an abnormal fat metabolism in the muscle. This causes the accumulated fat by-products inside the muscle to impact insulin resistance. … [Read more...]

Fertility DietReported January 20, 2009 IRVINE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know diet is key to good health, but there's been little evidence of its role in fertility until now. Research on women in the Nurses' Health Study shows the right foods can increase pregnancy odds. You might be surprised at what's on the menu. The Aguilar's are newlyweds on a mission. It … [Read more...]

Flavonoids Help Heart HealthReported March 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research from Europe finds a diet filled with flavonoids keeps the heart young longer. The study looked at two kinds of corn -- one without a type of flavonoids known as anthocyanins; … [Read more...]

Get Aggressive to Beat SmokingReported April 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Doctors who really want to help their patients kick the habit need to get aggressive. That’s the take home message from two studies on smoking cessation. The first involved 750 people who smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day. Researchers randomized the smokers to three groups: one received a … [Read more...]

Smells During Sleep May Shape DreamsReported October 02, 2008 When the women entered REM sleep, the researchers woke them up and asked them what was on their minds just before waking. The women described the dreams they'd been having and rated how positive or negative those dreams had been. The women reported more positive dreams when … [Read more...]

Immune System May Reject Stem Cells Reported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research strikes down the idea that the immune system is blind to the presence of foreign embryonic stem cells. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine recently found the immune systems of mice rejected human embryonic stem cells. Scientists watched the progress of the … [Read more...]

Beauty of healthy eating Reported June 02, 2009 AN ERDINGTON company is bringing a taste of Japan to the health and beauty market. Sugary confectionery may seem an unlikely elixir of youth, but 'Eat Yourself Beautiful', in Hillaries Road, claims to be the only licensed company in the country selling collagen marshmallows … [Read more...]

Prevent Breast Cancer with Vitamin D and a Vegan Diet Reported November 02, 2009 (NaturalNews) In 1940, the risk of a woman getting breast cancer was one in 20. Today that number is one in eight. Risk factors for breast cancer include genetics, family history, and diet. Western diets have changed dramatically since 1950- … [Read more...]

Lack of Sleep may Cause Elderly Falls Reported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experts say about one-third of older adults experience dangerous falls each year -- and a new study says lack of sleep may be exacerbating the problem. A study at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute shows women age 70 and older who sleep five hours or less per night … [Read more...]

Study: Raw Milk Poses Risks, No BenefitsReported December 18, 2008 A new study has concluded that consuming unpasteurized milk poses a variety of risks, but offers no benefits. Science Daily is reporting that the January 1, 2009 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases has published a review that looks at the dangers of drinking raw milk, a trendy food item that is rising in … [Read more...]

Vitamins block post-meal grogginess in diabeticsReported July 03, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fatty meals may cloud the brains of people with type 2 diabetes, but antioxidant vitamins can help clear the fog, Canadian researchers demonstrated in a study they conducted. The findings suggest, the researchers say, that memory impairment after heavy meals in type 2 … [Read more...]

Scientists test brain pacemakers to see if they help people with depressionReported May 26, 2008 WASHINGTON - It's a new frontier for psychiatric illness: Brain pacemakers that promise to act as antidepressants by changing how patients' nerve circuitry fires. Scientists already know the power of these devices to block the tremors of Parkinson's disease and related … [Read more...]

Obesity Alone Doesn't Cause Knee Arthritis Reported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity is considered one of the strongest risk factors for osteoarthritis, but a new study in mice suggests a hormone may play an important role. Researchers studied mice deficient in leptin -- a protein hormone that is responsible for regulating appetite and … [Read more...]

Omega-3’s Don’t Help Crohn’sReported April 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Omega-3 fatty acids, like the ones found in fatty fish like salmon and sardines, have an anti-inflammatory effect. But the findings of a new, large scale study shows they have no benefit in treating the inflammatory bowl disorder Crohn’s disease. “A significant amount of time and money is spent … [Read more...]

Black Raspberries Fight Cancer Reported July 18, 2005 COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You might want to reach for these tasty berries on your next visit to the supermarket. New research shows black raspberries may actually fight certain types of cancer. It's a typical morning for Dan Harris. The kids are ready for school, and he's making his morning shake. … [Read more...]

The “Write” Way To Lose Weight Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it’s a very effective tool. According to the findings of one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials, keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss. “The more food records … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled Reported October 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or she currently receives. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends double the currently recommended amount of vitamin D for kids. Authors detailed in a recent … [Read more...]