Category: Health & Lifestyle (健康 & 生活)

The fast-spreading monkeypox virus led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a “public health emergency of international concern” this month. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement,…

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern.” The health organization said, “there are now more than 16 thousand reported cases from 75…

U.S. health officials recently reported that drug-resistant infections increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report came from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…

Annie England Noblin is 40 years old and lives in rural Missouri. She has never had a problem getting her medication methotrexate — until last week. Noblin takes methotrexate to…

If you live in areas of temperate climate and enjoy homegrown vegetables, it is time to start planting now. A temperate climate area is a part of Earth that lies…

A recent public opinion study suggests a limited number of Americans are likely to continue using online services put in place during COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020, many daily routines went…

A drug company has asked the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to sell a birth control medicine “over the counter.” That means it can be bought…

A small study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health says the immune response caused by COVID-19 infection may damage the brain’s blood vessels. The reaction could lead to neurological…

A new mutation of the coronavirus is raising concerns after appearing in India and other nations. Scientists say the mutation is genetically linked to Omicron, an earlier version, or variant,…

Many people try to save water just to do the right thing. But when a serious drought hits, state and local governments enforce restrictions. Saving water then becomes non-negotiable. So…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, says COVID-19 booster shots for autumn will have to add protection against the latest Omicron sub-variants. Two widely used COVID-19 shots made…

The cost of everything – from fuel to food – seems to be rising around the world. So, growing our own food is a good way to save money. However,…

The World Health Organization (WHO) says COVID cases increased by 18 percent around the world in the last week. The rise is mostly due to the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron…

From VOA Learning English this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Home gardeners are becoming more educated about the importance of native plants in the ecosystem. With a deeper knowledge…

The World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting Thursday over the worldwide spread of monkeypox. The health agency is considering whether to declare the outbreak a global health emergency.…