Nutrition & Wellness News

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...]

Good Cholesterol has Genetic LinksReported March 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Good blood could run in your blood! New research shows high levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), also known as “good” cholesterol, could arise from a genetic mutation. Researchers found mutations in the LIPG gene, which codes for the endothelial … [Read more...]

Weight Loss and Heart Failure Reported January 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation may one day lead to new treatments aimed at helping congestive heart failure patients maintain adequate weight. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans … [Read more...]

Vitamin D helps kids improve bone densityReported November 09, 2009 WASHINGTON - Calcium and vitamin D supplements can improve bone density during a crucial growth period for young girls. A six-month study looked at identical twin girls aged between nine and 12, who were randomly assigned to receive either the calcium and vitamin D tablets, or a matched placebo. David … [Read more...]

Diet of Milk, Fruit and Veggies to Reduce Disability Reported February 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consuming enough dairy products, fruits and vegetables in your daily diet may lower the risk of disability, especially among black women, shows a new study. Study author Denise … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s Prevention Found in GrapesReported November 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous research has linked red wine to protection from heart disease and certain types of cancer, and a new study details how it may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. A recently published study reveals how compounds called polyphenols -- which occur naturally in red wine -- may … [Read more...]

Diet makes a difference Jan. 14, 2005 CANADIAN PRESS The impact of diet on one's risk of developing cancer may have come into slightly sharper focus this week with the publication of two new studies. The first adds more weight to arguments that … [Read more...]

Low carb diet may land you in depression   Reported November 11, 2009 A very low carbohydrate diet, seen as a sure shot way to shed weight, may not be good for your mental health, warn researchers. An Australian study published in prestigious medical journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of America Medical Association, shows that … [Read more...]

Belly fat Linked to DementiaReported March 27, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sick of that spare tire around your midsection? Here’s motivation to lose that jelly belly: a new study found people in their 40s with fat abdomens have a higher risk of dementia when they reach their 70s. Scientists at Kaiser Permanente measured the abdominal density of 6,583 people age 40 to 45 … [Read more...]

Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk Reported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of cancer for women with benign breast disease or for specific types of tumors. It’s believed that caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug worldwide. Caffeine is … [Read more...]

Daily Dose of Nuts Reduces Cancer Risk Reported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung and other cancers. "It is known that vitamin E provides a degree of protection against certain forms of cancer,” Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S., R.D., L.D., senior research dietitian in … [Read more...]

Drink Coffee, Lower Diabetes Risk? Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who drink coffee or tea, whether it is caffeinated or decaf, appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes. "Despite considerable … [Read more...]

Explaining Energy DrinksReported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Energy drinks can give you an extra boost – but how? New research shows the mechanism may lie in your mouth! Whether it’s real sugar or a tasteless carbohydrate, carb-filled energy drinks can significantly boost performance in an endurance event, even if the drink isn’t ingested. To better … [Read more...]

Fighting Against Breast Cancer in Obese PatientsReported December 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A group of breast cancer drugs that had been deemed ineffective might be able to help a sub-group of breast cancer patients after all. Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine discovered through laboratory tests that hormones produced by adipocytes (fat cells) … [Read more...]

Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Linked to Cancer Reported December 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with heart disease in Norway, a country where foods are not fortified with folic acid, had an increased risk of cancer and death from any cause if they received treatment with folic acid and vitamin B12. Most epidemiological studies have found inverse … [Read more...]

Get the Most out of the Doctor Reported October 11, 2007 NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- An average doctor's visit lasts only 10 to 15 minutes ... not a lot of time! Making the most out of that visit is important ... but how do you do it? Jim Jirjis, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, says it starts with … [Read more...]

This Beer Will Keep You Sober, And Clear Of Cops Reported February 07, 2008 If you must drink and drive, this beer is for you. It's non-alcoholic, tastes like the real thing, but doesn't give you a high. The German Clausthaler beer has been introduced into the country by the diversified Dalmia … [Read more...]

The two-week dark chocolate diet that reduces risk of heart disease Reported August 27, 2008 Eating dark chocolate daily for two weeks may lessen the risk of heart disease. Eating a couple of chunks daily for a fortnight is enough to ward off high blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes, both major risk factors for heart attacks and … [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...]

Loud Music, More Drinking Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new report from France shows loud music can make people drink more in a shorter period of time. Previous research has already shown fast music can make people drink fast and music itself can make people spend more time in a bar compared to when there's no music. Researchers discretely went to two … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Foods Promote LongevityReported June 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Mediterranean diet is well known for making people live longer, but new research reveals the individual components of the diet which promote longevity. Professor Dimitrios Trichopoulos at the Harvard School of Public Health surveyed over 23,000 participants on lifestyle and diet. … [Read more...]

(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...]