Nutrition & Wellness News

EU lifts GMO import ban for maizeMay 19, 2004 BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union ended its controversial ban Wednesday on new genetically modified foods, allowing imports of a tinned maize. The move does not touch on the more contentious issue of new GMO crops. In the EU's first approval in more than five years, its … [Read more...]

Formal complaint over Brazilian beef July 11, 2007 A federation of British and Irish farmers has formally lodged a complaint to the European Union that the EU Commission is failing in its legal duty by continuing to allow beef imports from Brazil. The 12 member associations of Fairness for Farmers in Europe (FFE) have … [Read more...]

Winter Sun Makes it Difficult to Get Essential Vitamin D Naturally Reported January 21, 2009 (NaturalNews) As the days grow short in winter, your body may be missing invaluable Vitamin D needed for optimum health and disease prevention, according to Creighton University researcher Joan Lappe, Ph.D. During the summer, the body can convert solar energy into ample amounts of … [Read more...]

Celiac Disease a Growing Health Concern Reported July 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A digestive disease caused by an immune response to gluten in wheat, barely, or rye is not only growing in prevalence, but leading to a higher rate of death for people who have it but don’t know it. Those are the key findings from Mayo Clinic researchers who tested blood … [Read more...]

Dried Tomatoes to Fight Prostate Cancer Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research suggests preventing prostate cancer may not only be linked to what you eat, but the form of your food. In a recent study reported in the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, scientists studied different tomato products. “Processing of many edible plants … [Read more...]

Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes Reported October 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to non-exercisers, according to a new study. Researchers asked 265 stroke survivors with an average age of 68 about their exercise habits. They found those who exercised the … [Read more...]

Medication and Lifestyle Changes Combo Best to Fight Obesity Reported November 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research revealss combining weight loss medications and lifestyle changes can help people lose twice as much weight as either one alone. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia studied 180 women and 44 men with an … [Read more...]

Folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy can reduce up to 70 percent of spina bifida cases, according to a new study. Laura Mitchell, Ph.D., of the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center in Houston, and colleagues reviewed the causes, symptoms and treatments for spina bifida, a condition in which the neural tube (an embryonic form of the brain and spinal … [Read more...]

Get Moving to Kick the HabitReported April 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re trying to quit smoking, you might want to get moving. A new study finds physically active smokers are more likely to succeed at kicking the habit. The study included 23,000 Canadian smokers. Researchers say physically active men were 36 percent more likely to have tried to quit smoking in … [Read more...]

Energy drinks can rob you of energy, fitness in the long run BRIGHT EATINGReported June 15, 2008 GERMAN authorities this month warned that energy drinks can cause irregular heartbeats, seizures, high blood pressure, psychosis, kidney failure and even death. The drinks pose particular risks, European scientists say, for athletes, … [Read more...]

High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some war veterans have trouble sleeping after a deployment to Iraq. New research finds both sleep medication and non-pharmacological treatment can help these vets get a better night’s sleep. The study specifically finds high tech help may be key when treating young vets with insomnia. … [Read more...]

Improving Health Later in Life Reported December 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know that cutting normal calorie consumption by 30 to 40 percent can boost lifespan and improve overall health in animals such as worms and mice. A paper from MIT biology professor Leonard Guarente strengthens the link between longevity proteins called sirtuins and the … [Read more...]

Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control Reported November 24, 2005     Intuitive Eating Could be Your Best Shot at Weight Control (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We know most fad diets don't produce results, but simply counting calories may not be the best way to lose weight either. New research shows taking an approach toward food, or intuitive eating, may be the … [Read more...]

Dietary agents in red chili pepper and vegetables linked to cancer prevention20 Apr 2005 Dietary agents in red chili pepper and vegetables linked to cancer prevention 20 Apr 2005 Two new studies suggest that vegetables such as broccoli and spices like red chili pepper, may provide a cancer-fighting benefit by slowing or preventing the … [Read more...]

Vitamin K helps strengthen bones Reported May 27, 2009 Wednesday May 27, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- High doses of Vitamin K help reduce the risk of bone fractures in post-menopausal women, according to a recent article in Nutrition Research. Though scientists found that high doses of vitamins K1 and K2 had only “moderate … [Read more...]

Light Cigarettes Just as Bad Reported March 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smokers who think they are getting fewer cancer-causing substances from smoking “light” or “ultra-light” cigarettes are just fooling themselves, report researchers who looked at tobacco byproducts in the urine samples of smokers. Researchers from … [Read more...]

Study: Divorced Women Suffer More Stress, Illness Reported August 31, 2007 Women may give up more than a husband by divorcing. They may also lose some of their good health. There's a popular belief among spouses in bad marriages that divorce might relieve their stress and lead to a happier life, but divorce actually increased chronic stress and produced greater physical … [Read more...]

Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Also Has Role In HIV ProgressionReported June 17, 2008 ScienceDaily (June 17, 2008) — A protein related to heart disease and Alzheimer's is found to be a factor in HIV. The apolipoprotein (apo) E4 isoform has been implicated in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Now, investigators at the … [Read more...]

Losing Weight to Protect Kidneys Reported September 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Losing weight may do more than improve your confidence and body image. New research reveals shedding extra pounds may prevent the progression of kidney disease in obese patients. More than one out of every three Americans is either obese or overweight. Losing weight … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Diet Prevails Over Low-Fat Reported September 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Well known as the heart healthy diet, the Mediterranean diet may offer more benefits for diabetes patients. Meals filled with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats beat the traditional low-fat diet in a recent study. In a four-year study, 215 patients … [Read more...]

Mexican Food: Breast Cancer Preventer? Reported 07 January, 2009 Breast cancer is the leading cancer diagnosis among American women and the second leading cause of cancer death. The American Cancer Society estimated over 182,000 new cases of female breast cancer would be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2008. More than 40,000 women were expected to … [Read more...]

Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge is Best Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you really want to quit smoking this time, try combining a nicotine patch plus a nicotine lozenge for best results. Megan E. Piper, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, Madison, and colleagues conducted a randomized … [Read more...]

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics Reported September 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the condition are nearly five times more likely to end up in the hospital with an asthma flare up compared to people of normal weight. The finding held true even after the … [Read more...]

Overweight: The New Healthy?Reported January 15, 2009 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's an ever-growing number -- 66 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, but, finally, there's some good news for those who are carrying around just a few extra pounds. New research shows being moderately overweight may actually be good for you. Tracey … [Read more...]

Save Your Heart With Diet and MedicationReported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Approximately seven million people worldwide die each year from high blood pressure (hypertension), a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While you probably know losing weight can lower blood pressure, a new study says combining diet with certain medications may cut that risk … [Read more...]

Small Changes Can Decrease Risk of StrokeReported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Making simple changes to your lifestyle could dramatically decrease your risk of having a stroke, one of the leading causes of death and illness across the world. British researchers found people who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those … [Read more...]

SSRIs: Clarifying the Suicide RiskReported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Much has been written about the link between drugs used to treat depression and the risk of suicide. A study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 suggested a lower risk among the elderly, no increased risk among adults, and an increased risk among those age 25 and … [Read more...]

Taking Care of Caregivers Reported May 22, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Clinical trials are generally for a patient, not the people taking care of the patient; but a new study focuses on the caregiver and how support can help everyone involved. Louise Jolliff is the ultimate caregiver. For 40 years, she has taken care of her son, Jerry, who has cerebral palsy … [Read more...]

Tobacco, Lead Could Increase ADHD Risk Reported November 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Environmental factors may increase a child's risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). New research suggests exposure to both tobacco and lead may increase his or her risk by eight-fold. A recent study from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical … [Read more...]

Easy on the dark chocolate, it may not be as healthy as we like to believe December 21, 2007 Claims that dark chocolate is good for you may be misleading, according to health experts. Plain chocolate is naturally rich in flavanols, plant chemicals believed to protect the heart. But an editorial in The Lancet medical journal today says that many … [Read more...]