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 reaction got one man thinking. Inder Singh is a health…
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 and healthy life? Is it making lots of money? Is…
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 great progress against malaria. However, a new report from the…
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 officials say the winter outbreak is expected to be one…
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. The researchers say the finding came from a study involving…
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 see people wearing a mask over their nose and mouth.…
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 drugs killed more bacteria in laboratory mice when the mice…
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 days get dark earlier, and it can be very cold!…
2018-01-09 Large Review of Coffee Studies Finds … Not Much New
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Which is more popular — coffee or tea? If you are on Team Coffee, your team may be ahead.…
2018-01-02 Food Cravings: They’re All in Your Brain.
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. We have all been there. It’s 3 o’clock and you’ve been hard at work. As you sit at your…
2017-12-26 A Look Back at Health, Lifestyle for the Year
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. As 2017 comes to a close, we look back at the Health & Lifestyle stories that were popular with…
2017-12-19 For Children, the Digital World Is Good and Bad
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. For children, internet access is a double-edged sword. In other words, being able to get online can be both…
2017-12-12 Experimental Therapy Saves Boy With Rare Disease
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. It is one of the worst things a parent can imagine. Your child is sick, and suffering in terrible…
2017-12-08 Study: Oil Spills Double Risk of Baby Deaths in Nigeria
A new study has found that babies have a higher chance of dying in their first few weeks of life if their mothers live close to an oil spill. Researchers…
2017-12-05 WHO: 10 Percent of Drugs in Developing Countries Are Fake
The World Health Organization (WHO) says one of every 10 medicines sold in developing countries is either fake or of poor quality. In a report this week, WHO officials said…