2018-03-13 Napping May Improve Learning, Memory
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. March 16 is International Sleep Day. And we should…
2018-03-06 Young Brains of Super-Agers
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. As we age, our ability to think and remember…
2018-03-03 Making Local Food More Nutritious
About one in three people worldwide eats food that fills them up but lacks protein, vitamins and minerals. Health experts…
2018-03-01 New Playthings Help Build Emotional Intelligence in Children
Children of all ages gathered in New York City recently for the International Toy Fair. Hidden among already popular toys…
2018-02-28 Partial-dose Yellow Fever Vaccine Effective in Emergencies
A new study suggests that partial doses of the yellow fever vaccine can help protect communities against the disease. The…
2018-02-27 Smoking Rates Around the World
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. “Tobacco is the only legal drug that kills many…
2018-02-20 Researchers: No Worry About Cancer From Cellphones
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Two United States government studies of cellphone radiation have…
2018-02-15 ‘Smart’ Thermometers Record Spread, Intensity of Influenza
When a child feels sick, one of the first things a parent does is reach for a thermometer. That common…
2018-02-13 Strong Relationships Equal Health, Happiness
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. What will most help you lead a long happy…
2018-02-06 Progress Made Against Malaria at Risk
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In recent decades, countries around the world have made…
2018-01-30 Higher Flu Rates Reported Across the World
The United States and several other nations are reporting higher rates of the flu compared with past seasons. American health…
2018-01-28 Researchers: Substance in Toothpaste Could Fight Malaria
Researchers have found that a substance used in toothpaste could be developed to fight drug-resistant forms of the disease malaria.…
2018-01-23 Indian Scientists Invent Nose Filter to Protect Against Air Pollution
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In parts of India, it is not uncommon to…
2018-01-19 Could Vitamin C Help Fight Tuberculosis?
A new study suggests that a low-cost nutrient could help drugs fight tuberculosis more effectively. The study found that anti-tuberculosis…
2018-01-16 Good, Bad of Cold-weather Workouts
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In winter, people might lessen their outdoor exercise. The…