2021-09-27 Childhood Obesity in US Increased During Pandemic
A new study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a large increase in obesity in American children and teenagers. Childhood obesity has been increasing for many years. The…
2021-09-22 J&J Says Second Shot of COVID Vaccine Adds Protection
The drug company Johnson & Johnson, known as J&J, said Tuesday that its own studies show a second shot of its COVID-19 vaccine greatly increases protection. The World Health Organization…
2021-09-21 Alcohol-free Drinks for Late Summer, Early Autumn
Some people do not want to drink alcohol but still want to enjoy a special drink at a celebration, party, or a night out with friends. In the recent past…
2021-09-19 Young Africans Struggle with Jobs, Education During Pandemic
Across Africa, many young people are battling an economic downturn caused by COVID-19. The second yearly African Youth Survey found people aged 18-24 in 15 countries are losing jobs and…
2021-09-16 Vietnam Speeds Up COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Vietnam is speeding up its COVID-19 vaccination program. The country’s government hopes the effort will permit officials to loosen coronavirus restrictions in major cities by the end of the month.…
2021-09-15 WHO Says Africa’s Thin Vaccine Supply to Drop 25 Percent
World Health Organization Africa director Matshidiso Moeti says that Africa will get 25 percent fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than expected by the end of 2021. Her comments to reporters last…
2021-09-14 Bay Area Finds Remote Work Is Easier to Begin Than End
Technology companies that led the change into remote work when the pandemic started are facing a new difficulty: how, when, or if they should bring employees back into the office.…
2021-09-14 Studies Show Early Findings About COVID’s Effects on Kidneys, Smell
Several recent studies have linked additional health problems with what is called “long COVID.” Long COVID describes a condition in which symptoms of the coronavirus infection remain for a long…
2021-09-07 Could the US Regulate What Americans Eat?
Nine out of 10 American adults have unhealthy metabolisms, mostly because of the food they eat. Experts say it might be time for the government to regulate what Americans put…
2021-09-06 Brazilian Snake Venom Could Help Fight COVID-19, Study Says
Brazilian researchers have found a molecule in snake venom that could fight COVID-19. The discovery might be the first step toward a medication to fight the virus. Scientists found that…
2021-09-01 Cancer Patients’ Own Cells Used to Test Treatments
Researchers used a brain cancer patient’s cells to make a model of a tumor to test treatments before using them on the body. The tumor model was created with 3D…
2021-08-31 Japan Suspends Use of Some Moderna Vaccine Supply
Japanese health officials announced Sunday they were suspending the use of another 1 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. The latest action came as Japan already put on hold 1.63…
2021-08-31 How to Survive When You Lose Money
From VOA Learning English this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Research done earlier this year found that one in two people worldwide saw their earnings drop because of the…
2021-08-29 How to Garden When You Have Too Much Water
Unusual weather this summer has hurt many gardens in the United States. For many, the problem is not enough rain, for others it is too much. In some gardens, water…
2021-08-29 Llama Antibodies Could Help in Fight Against Coronavirus
Llama antibodies could soon be playing a part in the worldwide fight against COVID-19, if tests being done by a Belgian company live up to their early results. Researchers from…