Sports & Medicine News

In NFL, Fitness Protects the HeartReported May 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Despite their massive size, National Football League players have similar cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to other young men in the general population, according to a new study. In recent years, NFL players have gotten much bigger and sporadic deaths of active and young retired … [Read more...]

Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season Reported May 10, 2008 ATLANTA - Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective. The five companies that make flu vaccine for the U.S. market plan to make at least 143 million doses for … [Read more...]

Study finds massive increase of superbug among Vancouver injection drug users Reported February 10, 2008 TORONTO - The percentage of injection drug users from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood found to be carrying a worrisome superbug jumped 250 per cent from 2000 to 2006, a new study reveals. The rise was fuelled by spread of a worrying strain of … [Read more...]

Sleep Boosts Athletic Performance Reported June 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Extra sleep may be the ticket to a winning season for athletes. According to new research conducted at Stanford University, getting extra zzzz's boosted sprint times and free-throw abilities among six members of the school's basketball team. The study began with researchers collecting baseline … [Read more...]

Stretching can Hurt Athleticism Reported September 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--A new study shows stretching immediately before exercise can actually hinder performance. The study shows stretching is only helpful if it's done regularly.Researchers in Montreal collected and analyzed previous studies about the effects of stretching on sport performance. Rather … [Read more...]

Can a pill REALLY make you brainy? December 25, 2007 Suppose your child was about to sit an important exam and you were offered a drug that would boost his powers of thinking and concentration. What's more, you were told it was medically approved and had few sideeffects. Would you allow him to take it? 'No way,' might be your first response. … [Read more...]

CDC: 1 in 3 teen girls got cervical cancer vaccineReported September 17, 2009 ATLANTA — One in three teenage girls have rolled up their sleeves for a vaccine against cervical cancer, but vaccination rates vary dramatically between states, according to a federal report released Thursday. The highest rates were in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, where more … [Read more...]

Studies: Bone drugs may help prevent breast cancerReported December 10, 2009 SAN ANTONIO — New results from a landmark women's health study raise the exciting possibility that bone-building drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel may help prevent breast cancer. Women who already were using these medicines when the study began were about one-third less likely to develop invasive … [Read more...]

Helmet Law Aims to Protect Reported June 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Motorcycle enthusiasts may enjoy the feel of the wind in their hair, but they’re taking a big and costly risk every time they hit the road without a helmet. In the 5 years since Pennsylvania repealed its motorcycle helmet laws for riders over 21, the head injury death rate jumped … [Read more...]

Injection-Free Diabetes Control Reported June 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For some type 2 diabetes patients, needles may be a thing of the past. A recent study shows some patients can control their glucose levels long-term using oral medications. “Generally, both patients and physicians believe that long-term use of oral diabetic medications is … [Read more...]

Vaccine Protects Against Only 40 Percent Of Viruses Reported February 15, 2008 ATLANTA -- The flu season is getting worse, and U.S. health officials say it's partly because the flu vaccine doesn't protect against most of the spreading flu bugs. The flu shot is a good match for only about 40 percent of this year's flu viruses, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease … [Read more...]

Nasal form ofbed-wetting drug may cause serious side-effectsReported July 18, 2008 OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning consumers that the nasal form of the drug desmopressin should not be used to treat bed-wetting because of the risk of potentially fatal side-effects. Desmopressin can cause water retention that could lead to a low blood sodium level, also known as … [Read more...]

Antibiotics not ‘magic bullets’   July 5, 2007 Cold and flu season has hit again. To escape the pesky sore throat, cough, and aching head, many flu sufferers in Mexico this winter will erroneously turn to antibiotics, such as ampicillin, or amoxicillin, unaware of the personal and global risks of … [Read more...]

Autism Link Found with Popular Epilepsy Drug Reported December 04, 2008 Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start. During pregnancy, regular visits with your health care provider are very important for your baby and yourself. You will also need to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet. But, what you … [Read more...]

Blood pressure drugs undermined by saltReported July 30, 2009 A high-salt diet not only contributes to hypertension, it can undermine the benefits of blood pressure medication, research shows. A new study, which involved patients taking a fairly standard cocktail of three drugs for high blood pressure, found that the more salt they consumed, the less effective the … [Read more...]

Half-dose flu shots work in adults, study finds Reported December 08, 2008 CHICAGO (AP) — Half-dose flu shots are effective in adults, especially in women and those younger than 50, and offer a viable way to stretch supplies during vaccine shortages, a government study found. The strategy also might be an option during hard economic times since lower doses likely would … [Read more...]

New patch formulation of Alzheimer's drug brought to market in CanadaReported February 12, 2008 TORONTO - A new treatment option for Alzheimer's patients - the first licensed skin patch - could make life easier for both some people with the disease and their caregivers, experts say. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. announced Tuesday it was bringing to the Canadian … [Read more...]

UNM shuts down perks from drug reps Reported May 22, 2008 The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has a new policy limiting conflicts of interest with drug reps and pharmaceutical companies. Under the new policy, pharmaceutical representatives will be restricted to certain approved areas. Faculty, staff and trainees cannot accept … [Read more...]

Put Some Muscle in Your Workout! Reported August 03, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pumping iron a couple times a week is just as important as aerobic exercise. According to new guidelines set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association, Americans should be doing strength training exercises on their major muscle groups at … [Read more...]

Soccer Leads to More Injuries Reported April 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study out of Great Britain suggests young people who play soccer at an elite level suffer more sports-related injuries than their counterparts in tennis, swimming or gymnastics. The investigation started in the late 1980s, when researchers conducted a three-year study of around 450 elite … [Read more...]

Study: Video Games Provide High-Energy Workout Reported November 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having the Wii gaming system at home may give you another reason not to go to the gym. A new study funded by Nintendo shows active games like Wii Sports and Wii Fit provide energy expenditure similar to exercising at a moderately intense pace elsewhere. … [Read more...]

Diabetes drugs 'double bone risk' Reported December 10, 2008 Long-term use of a class of drugs for type 2 diabetes doubles a woman's risk of breaking a bone, research suggests. Thiazolidinediones, including rosiglitazone and pioglitzone, had already been linked to a raised risk of fractures, as well as heart problems. UK and US researchers have … [Read more...]

Abortion pills taken with antibiotics cut infection ratesReported July 09, 2009 New York, July 9: The already low infection rate linked with the pills used to induce abortion can be reduced to negligible levels, if such pills are consumed orally along with antibiotics, suggests the results of a large study. Currently, such pills can be taken by three different methods. In … [Read more...]

Pain relievers linked to more deathsReported December 08, 2009 Experts call it Canada's hidden drug problem, one that kills more people than heroin overdoses. The difference? Instead of scoring on the street, you can get it with the flick of doctor's pen. Deaths as a result of taking narcotic pain relievers, also known as opioids, have nearly doubled in 14 years, says an … [Read more...]

Helping Knees Heal Themselves Reported May 16, 2008 COLUMBIA, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Torn cartilage in the knee can be painful and often times difficult to repair, but a new device is helping those hard to treat tears heal themselves. Tackling, pivoting, cutting. Playing college football is hard on the body. Starting right guard, number 78, … [Read more...]

iPods and Hearing Loss Reported April 10, 2006 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- They're trendy, high-tech and everywhere you look. iPods have taken the country by storm, but they may also be taking us on the path to hearing loss. Here's how to safeguard your ears. Walk around a college campus and you quickly notice a common trend. iPods are the cool thing to have. … [Read more...]

Spike prompts plea to vaccinateReported November 06, 2007 This whooping cough thing is getting out of control, and Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long wants to stop it before everyone starts serving pumpkin pie. Spurred by a spike in cases over the weekend, Long yesterday urged speedy vaccination of anyone ages 11 to 18 who hasn't had a booster shot to protect … [Read more...]

Vaccine for common, deadly brain tumour improves survival in some patients: studyReported June 02, 2008 TORONTO - A vaccine aimed at ramping up the immune system to attack the most common and deadly type of brain tumour appears to significantly improve survival in a select group of patients, preliminary results from a small study suggest. The vaccine works by targeting a … [Read more...]

New Technique Improves ACL SurgeryReported July 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surgeons from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York have identified a drilling technique that improves the outcome of surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. Tears of the ACL are quite common, with between 70,000 and 80,000 reported each year in the … [Read more...]

Resistance Stretching for StrengthReported January 06, 2009 CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people think the more candles on your cake, the stiffer your body -- but Dara Torres is proof age is just a number. At 41, she became the oldest woman to qualify for the Olympic swim team and went on to win her tenth medal. Torres credits a new stretching technique … [Read more...]