Brazilian scientists have detected the Zika virus in urine and saliva samples of two infected patients. But, they said, more…
Officials in the southwestern state of Texas have reported what may be the first case of the Zika virus being transmitted in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the spread of mosquito-borne Zika virus a global public health emergency. On Monday,…
Even in the world of medicine, what is old is new again. Thousands of years ago, Egyptians used it to sterilize drinking…
U.S. President Barack Obama has called for immediate development of tests, vaccines and treatments for the Zika virus. The Zika…
Around 2000 years ago, the Romans moved into Europe. They built public latrines, or toilets, with many seats and washing…
Americans can eat eggs without feeling guilty, according to new nutritional guidelines issued by the U.S. government. A person can eat as…
When you are sick with a cold or the flu, you may have a runny nose. Why is it called…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Health officials in Brazil have declared a state of…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Today we have more good news for all our…