2021-09-28 From Epidemic to Pandemic to Endemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus crisis a “pandemic” on March 11 of 2020. The WHO’s Director-General Tedros…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…