2016-06-24 New Flying Eye Hospital Gets Off the Ground
Many of the 285 million people who have vision problems live in low-income countries, according to the World Health Organization.…
2016-08-23 Coloring Books Can Cut Stress for Adults
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Coloring is an activity that children worldwide have long…
2016-08-19 Study: Cutting Out One Sugary Drink is Good for Your Health
A new study shows that replacing one sugary drink a day with water can help a person lose weight and…
2016-08-18 Polio Is Back in Nigeria
Nigerian officials have launched a polio vaccination campaign in the country’s northeast, where two new cases of the virus were…
2016-08-18 Study: To Live Longer, Eat More Chicken and Plant-Based Protein
The average American eats a lot of red meat, such as beef and meat from other mammals. Meat-eaters often note…
2016-08-17 Researchers Exploring Ways to Fight Roundworm Infection
Researchers in Ireland and England may have discovered a new way to fight roundworm parasites. The researchers say they identified…
2016-08-16 One Hour of Exercise a Day Fights Damage of Sitting
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When it comes to your health, It seems that…
2016-08-09 UN Wants Australia to Take Lead Against Asian Drug Traffic
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. United Nations officials say they have recently seen an…
2016-08-05 Experimental Zika Vaccine Clinical Testing Begins
The United States government has begun the first clinical testing of an experimental vaccine designed to guard against Zika virus.…
2016-08-02 Early Bedtime for Young Children Could Cut Obesity Risk
For VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Getting a good night’s sleep tonight could guard children…
2016-07-31 Experts: Zika Could Infect 93 Million in Americas
Health experts have a new warning about Zika virus. They say the virus will keep spreading before the Zika epidemic…
2016-07-26 Is Pasta Good for You?
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The Italian actress Sophia Loren reportedly once said, “Everything…
2016-07-19 Getting Tested Is First Step In Controlling HIV/AIDS
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The International AIDS Conference is being held this week…
2016-07-12 Strengthen Your Core With 5 Simple Exercises
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. Your core is a complex network of muscles. It…
2016-06-03 This Superbug Is Too Strong for Antibiotics
Doctors have identified a powerful bacteria that cannot be killed with antibiotics. The bacteria, called a superbug, was found in…