2019-12-03 Life Expectancy Declines in the United States
Life expectancy rates in the United States have been increasing for most of the past 60 years. But a new study has confirmed changes. It found that U.S. life expectancy…
2019-11-29 Bacteria-Carrying Mosquitoes Lead to Sharp Drop in Dengue
Researchers are reporting success in using bacteria-carrying mosquitoes to fight dengue fever. Tests involving the release of laboratory-grown mosquitoes led to sharp drops in dengue cases in several countries. Dengue…
2019-11-28 More Polio Cases Now Caused by Oral Vaccine
Four African countries have reported new cases of polio linked to the oral vaccine meant to protect against the disease. Health numbers show more children are now being paralyzed by…
2019-11-26 US Superbug Infections Rising, Deaths Falling
Drug-resistant “superbug” infections have been called a public health threat that could push medical progress back a century. Health experts warn such infections could cause some germs to become untreatable.…
2019-11-25 Fish Oil Drug Recommended for Wider Use
Government advisors have suggested that people use a prescription version of fish oil to fight heart health problems. Currently, the drug Vascepa is approved for use in a fairly narrow…
2019-11-21 US Medical Group Calls for Total Ban on E-Cigarettes, Vaping Products
The American Medical Association has called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group made the policy decision at a meeting Tuesday in San Diego,…
2019-11-19 Teenager Who Vaped Received Double Lung Transplant
Health officials in the United States reported last week on what they believe could be a medical first. Officials said doctors performed what could be the first double lung transplant…
2019-11-19 Even Marie Kondo Cannot Follow Her Cleaning Rules
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Japan’s Marie Kondo is known around the world as a cleaning expert and for helping people organize their homes.…
2019-11-18 New Recommendations May Help Lower Cholesterol Levels
A new study says that a change in health recommendations might lead to lower cholesterol levels and more treatment for people with high levels of heart disease risk. Dr. Pankaj…
2019-11-12 Childhood Trauma May Lead to Adult Illness
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Can abuse, violence and neglect during childhood affect a person’s physical and mental health later in life? United States…
2019-11-12 Doctors Report First US Tests of Gene Editing for Cancer
Doctors have reported on the first attempts in the United States to use gene editing to help patients fight cancer. The doctors say one form of gene editing appeared to…
2019-11-09 Measles More Dangerous Than Experts Had Thought
Measles may be even more dangerous than doctors had thought. Researchers reported last week that the disease destroys immunity that the victim has developed to fight off other infections. The…
2019-11-05 Medicinal Cannabis Not Proven in Mental Health
Researchers in Australia say evidence is weak as to whether medicinal cannabis treatments can help with mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. They add that doctors should be…
2019-11-04 Will New Devices Replace the Stethoscope?
Nearly every U.S. medical school gives new students a white coat and a stethoscope. The act is part of a long tradition. But it is more than just symbolic. Medical…
2019-11-02 Study Suggests Virus Cause of Paralyzing Illness in Children
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a virus is to blame for a mysterious illness that can quickly paralyze children. The very rare condition, called acute flaccid myelitis…