Nutrition & Wellness News

(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Do Americans eat too much? The answer may be yes. New research shows the rise in obesity in the United States since the 1970s was virtually all due to increased food intake. Investigators studied 1,399 adults and 963 children. They tested how many calories these people burned and determined how many calories adults and children needed to maintain a … [Read more...]

Oxidative Stress Behind Lung Problems Reported May 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests markers for oxidative stress in young people can predict the later onset of lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Oxidative stress itself is not a disease, but it can lead to one. As we breathe, our bodies are constantly reacting with oxygen … [Read more...]

Potential Drug Therapy for Quitting SmokingReported November 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered information that may lead to a new medical treatment for nicotine addiction. Cigarette smoking is one of the most widespread preventable causes of death and disease in developed countries. Annually, the habit is responsible for about 440,000 deaths and … [Read more...]

Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce CholesterolReported June 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Red yeast rice pills could be one of the keys in helping people lower their cholesterol levels. Researchers studied a group of 62 patients, who were at risk of heart attack or stroke because of their abnormally high levels of low-density lipo-protein (LDL) cholesterol. All 62 patients … [Read more...]

Save Your Sight, Eat Right! Reported June 25, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in popular fish oil supplements, could help protect against blindness resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye. A new study, using mice as models, found increasing omega-3 fatty acids in their diets caused less initial blood vessel … [Read more...]

Smell Food, Feel Full Reported January 04, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new generation of foods that make people feel full by releasing anti-hunger aromas during chewing is now a real possibility. Such foods would fight the global epidemic of obesity with aromas that quench hunger and prevent people from overeating. Rianne Ruijschop and colleagues in the … [Read more...]

Stick it to Your HeadacheReported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows the cure to your next headache could come from a needle…not a pill! Researchers found patients with headaches who were treated with acupuncture therapy suffered fewer headaches compared to those who used painkillers. Among migraine sufferers, acupuncture was also found to be … [Read more...]

Supplement Prevents Liver Damage Reported November 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A well-known Eastern supplement found in plants like barley and wheat could be the key to preventing the most common type of liver transplant. The molecule S-methylmethionine (SMM), which has been marketed as an herbal supplement called vitamin U for treatment of the … [Read more...]

Teens Have Special Risk of Nicotine Addiction Reported July 31, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals when teens take their first puff of a cigarette, they are likely to develop symptoms of nicotine addiction soon after. Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, studied a group of … [Read more...]

Foods Like Fish May Buoy Your Mental Health THURSDAY, Feb. 10 THURSDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- In research that literally offers food for thought, scientists have found that omega-3 fatty acids and uridine -- a natural substance found in foods -- work as well as antidepressants … [Read more...]

Valentine's Day Traditions Can be Good for the Heart 08 Feb 2005 Chocolate, wine and romance aren't just the quickest ways to your true love's heart. A University of Michigan Health System cardiologist says these Valentine's Day traditions are also the way to a healthy heart. “The spirit of Valentine's Day, with … [Read more...]

Stunts growth : Lack of vitamin D stunts growth, causes weight gain in girls Reported January 12, 2009 Lack of vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain in girls during puberty, according to a new study. Researchers from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the University of Southern California conducted their study in sun-drenched California and even … [Read more...]

Which Comes First? Alcohol or Depression?Reported March 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s like the old question, which came first, the chicken or the egg? But this time researchers are talking about alcohol abuse and depression. Does the former cause the latter, or is it visa versa? Many have believed depression leads to alcohol problems, because people who are depressed … [Read more...]

Tobacco Giant Kept Smoking Reports From PublicReported November 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Authors of a new say suggest Philip Morris, one of the world’s leading tobacco manufacturers, conducted research into the dangers of passive smoking without publishing their findings.Investigators allege the company was covertly involved in scientific studies at a … [Read more...]

An Apple a Day Keeps Kidney Stones Away Reported August 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Yet another reason to eat well -- a healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt, red and processed meats, and sweetened beverages is an effective way to ward off kidney … [Read more...]

Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After an intense workout you’re probably inclined to reach for a glass of water, but new research reveals reaching for a cup of coffee may be more beneficial to your muscles. Researchers at the American Physiological Society found glycogen -- the muscle’s primary fuel source during exercise -- is … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Lowering Power Foods Reported December 13, 2007 TORONTO, Ontario (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's common practice among doctors and patients to reduce high cholesterol levels with a quick fix. Statins, those powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs we hear so much about are so popular because they work so well. But popping a pill isn't the only option. "Heart attack is … [Read more...]

Diet Soda May Prevent Kidney StonesReported April 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diet sodas may reduce the risk of kidney stones in patients with stone disease, according to a new study. Researchers said the citrate and malate content found in the most popular diet sodas may inhibit the development of calcium stones. "This study by no means suggests that patients with … [Read more...]

Drinking Milk Curbs AppetiteReported June 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking fat free milk may help you feel fuller and eat less at lunchtime. A recent study found that drinking fat free milk in the morning, compared with a fruit drink, helps to increase a feeling of fullness and lead to about 50 fewer calories eaten at the next meal. In the study, 34 overweight but … [Read more...]

Eating Grapes for a Healthy HeartReported April 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The secret to a healthy heart may now include grapes, recently shown to lower blood pressure, lessen signs of heart muscle damage, and cause an overall better functioning in the heart. A diet filled with fruits and vegetables is known to lower blood pressure, but a new study from the … [Read more...]

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...]