2019-03-26 Study: Young Women Lack Knowledge About Risks of Heart Disease
Researchers warn that many young women know little about the risks they face of cardiovascular or heart disease. But a new study suggests women may be able to reduce those…
2019-03-21 As Wildfires Destroy Towns, Health Threats Arise
The Camp Fire was the most destructive wildfire in California history. The fire began in early November 2018 and lasted three weeks. It spread uncontrollably from the forest into the…
2019-03-19 US Health Officials Move to Limit Sales of E-Cigarettes
United States government health officials are moving forward with a plan designed to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands of young people. The plan would restrict sales of most…
2019-03-12 Measles Progress At Risk Worldwide
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Measles can spread easily from person to person, but it is a fully preventable disease. The World Health Organization…
2019-03-05 Study Finds Some Brains Age Quicker Than Others
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The brain, like any other body part, gets old. However, not all brains age the same way. For example,…
2019-02-27 Powerful Magnets Can Relieve Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious disease. Depression can interfere with normal life and a person’s sense of self-worth. It can end in suicide. Some…
2019-02-26 Group Uses Leftover Food to Feed the Hungry
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Every year around the world, humans waste an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food. This happens even though many…
2019-02-21 Researchers Find Clues that Depression May Speed Brain Aging
Memory and thinking skills naturally slow with age. Scientists are now looking inside living brains to tell if depression might speed aging. The scientists report that some of the signs…
2019-02-20 Would Americans Let Edible Insects Come to Dinner?
It may sound sickening to some of you, but many people can and do eat insects. Edible insects are a great source of high quality protein and minerals known to…
2019-02-19 People Unsure About ‘Virtual’ Doctor Visits
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Being able to find high quality health care at an affordable price is an issue in many countries. In…
2019-02-12 Questions to Ask Before You Marry
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Marriage. Is it a romantic situation with some practical parts? Or it is a practical situation with some romantic…
2019-02-05 Scientists Say New Diet May Save Planet
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. Scientists in London say they have found the best diet for both humans and the planet. If the world…
2019-01-30 US Company Launches ‘Zero-Waste’ Shopping Model
Environmental experts warn that our planet is drowning in plastic. The world’s cities produce 2 billion tons of trash every year. By the year 2050, that number is expected to…
2019-01-29 Ways to Achieve Your Goals
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. If you are like millions of people around the world, the New Year brings with it new goals. Perhaps…
2019-01-22 For Heart Health — Seeing Is Believing
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who see detailed…