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…
2019-10-29 Study Raises New Concerns of Dementia from Playing Professional Football
A study of former professional football players in Scotland finds that they were more likely to die from dementia than any other cause. The results bring attention to the risks…
2019-10-25 Ebola Survivors Battle Fear, Discrimination in Eastern Congo
Arlette Kavugho was released from an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo in March, but her problems did not go away. The mother of six children tried to return to…
2019-10-24 Aluminum Cans or Plastic Bottles?
The bottled water industry is increasing efforts to replace plastic bottles with more easily recycled aluminum containers, or cans. The effort follows public anger about reports that plastic water bottles…
2019-10-22 A Graduate’s Dream Job: Helping Rats Save Lives
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When people hear the word “rat,” they may think of dirty animals that spread disease. And if you are…
2019-10-20 Study: Repeated Concussions Falling in US High School Sports
Concussions are an issue in American football and other high contact sports. Players can suffer a concussion from a blow to the head. They also can develop one from a…
2019-10-15 Blind Man Given a Chance to See
A new device is helping those who are blind to see. It does this in a new way by helping them experience the world around them. Jason Esterhuizen lost his…
2019-10-15 US Officials: Twin Births Drop to Lowest Level in 10 Years
United States health officials say the number of twin births nationwide has dropped to their lowest level in 10 years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, reported…
2019-10-08 Air Pollution May Affect Every Organ, Cell in the Body
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Taking a long, deep breath is good for both our bodies and minds. It supplies necessary oxygen to our…
2019-10-03 Britain Supports E-Cigarettes, US Considers Ban
The United States and Britain have very different views on e-cigarettes. American public health officials are warning of the dangers of vaping among young people. But, British officials consider electronic…
2019-10-02 How Risky Is Eating Red Meat?
Many studies have tied red meat food to cancer and heart disease. But are the risks big enough to stop eating foods like lamb chops and hamburgers? A team of…
2019-10-01 Health Experts Warn Disease Could Kill Millions in 36 Hours
Health experts are warning the world to prepare for a major pandemic. But the experts say they just do not know when it will strike. A special health monitoring group…
2019-09-27 Health Workers Aim to Save Lives of Mothers, Babies with Smartphone Data
A new project in India and Uganda is aimed at helping health workers save the lives of mothers and babies with information from electronic devices. The $100 million project is…
2019-09-24 Beekeeping May Reduce Stress and Depression
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Bees are major pollinators of fruits, vegetables and nuts. Without these helpful buzzing insects, our food supply would be…