2023-03-01 Deeper Questions about the Start of COVID-19
Governments and health agencies around the world have not yet been able to answer an important question: Where did the virus that causes COVID-19 come from? DOE report and Wray’s…
2023-02-27 Plants, Flowers to Enjoy by Moonlight
Gardeners in the Northern Hemisphere are starting to plan their summer gardens. Most are thinking about how their plants and flowers will look in the bright sunshine in the coming…
2023-02-23 US Restaurants Start Subscription Services to Reach More People
Many Americans make monthly payments, called subscription fees, to receive services for movies, music, and even household goods. Now some restaurants are hoping that they want to do the same…
2023-02-20 Work from Home Limits Work Friendships
And now the Health & Lifestyle report from VOA Learning English. Working from home has its benefits, but it also has its problems. One of them involves workplace friendships. Working…
2023-02-13 Ice Baths Popular, But Health Claims Not Supported by Evidence
Ice baths are a popular subject on American social media pages. Kim Kardashian, Harry Styles, Kristen Bell, Lizzo, and other stars have posted about their cold water experiences. Health claims…
2023-02-06 Watch Young Children around These Houseplants
Indoor plants are a beautiful way to brighten up your home, especially in the gray months of winter. But there can be a dark side to houseplants if you have…
2023-01-30 WHO Calls for Removal of Trans Fat in 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a total ban on what it calls industrially produced trans fatty acids worldwide in 2023. The health organization said the artificially produced…
2023-01-29 Gene Therapy Delivers Treatment Directly to Brain
When Rylae-Ann Poulin was 1 year old, she did not crawl or make noises like other kids her age. A rare genetic disease prevented her from even lifting her head.…
2023-01-28 Despite Success, More Work to be Done Fighting Guinea Worm
The Carter Center said recently that only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide last year. That is a major drop from 3.5 million cases of infected…
2023-01-24 US Officials Propose Yearly COVID Shot for Most Americans
U.S. health officials are proposing that most American adults and children should receive a single, yearly COVID-19 vaccine shot. The plan, put forward by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
2023-01-23 Strange Green Growths on Your Tree? Fear Not!
Have you ever seen a tree covered in parts with green growth and wondered what it was? Were you concerned that the spreading green life might hurt the tree? Well,…
2023-01-22 Group of Ducks Helps Control Pests for South African Wine Maker
That is the sound of ducks. Are you picturing these birds fishing or floating on a nice lake somewhere? A normal reaction to be sure — but these ducks are…
2023-01-21 Designers Turn to Environment-friendly Materials
Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment. Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in…
2023-01-16 Researchers Explore Causes of Long COVID
A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American teacher all have something in common. The three women are credited with describing and naming the condition known as long COVID…
2023-01-16 US Doctors Offer New Guidelines on Children Obesity
A new recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, says doctors should treat childhood obesity aggressively. Obesity is a word used to describe severely overweight people. In the past, many…