2021-06-07 Post-pandemic Gift Ideas
In many places around the world, the coronavirus pandemic is still affecting people’s lives. With lockdowns still in place, friends…
2021-06-03 Israel to Study ‘Possible Link’ between COVID Vaccine, Heart Problem
Israel’s Health Ministry said Wednesday there is a “possible link” between the second shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and mild…
2021-06-01 Some in US Not Ready to Give Up Face Masks
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. More than 120 million Americans are now vaccinated against…
2021-05-23 COVID-19 Sets Back Efforts to End Neglected Tropical Diseases
The World Health Organization, or WHO, says the COVID-19 pandemic has set back years of efforts to end neglected tropical…
2021-05-28 How Vaccine Passports for International Travel Will Work
Visiting another country? You will need a passport and, probably, a digital vaccination document. Hoping to restore international travel, the…
2021-05-21 Some Scientists Question Need for Yearly COVID-19 Booster Shots
Some scientists say there is growing evidence that yearly booster shots may not be needed to protect people against COVID-19.…
2021-05-25 How to Make a Window Box Garden
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. For many people, warm weather means growing things in…
2021-05-18 Trillions of Cicadas Coming after 17 Years Underground
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Every 17 years, billions of insects, known as the…
2021-05-17 Mealworms Now Sold as Food in EU
People across Europe many soon be able to buy dried yellow mealworms in food stores and in restaurants. Earlier this…
2021-05-14 US Health Official Says Fully Vaccinated People Do Not Need Masks
U.S. health officials say Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear face coverings or social…
2021-05-12 More Americans Willing to Get Vaccine, Now Open to Children
As more Americans are being vaccinated, more people say they are now willing to get the shots than in January.…
2021-05-11 Stories, Cooking Directions for Popular American Foods
Thanks to her two girls, Kim Zachman spent a lot of time making popular American foods like peanut butter and…
2021-05-07 More Support Easing Vaccine Patent Rules, But Problems Remain
France joined the United States on Thursday in support of easing patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines. The action could help…
2021-05-05 US Expected to Approve Pfizer Vaccine for Teens
The United States is expected to approve the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young people aged 12 to 15…
2021-05-04 Club Teaches Kids About Horse Riding and Life
Usually in school or in clubs, children are told not to horse around – horsing around means to act badly.…