2020-09-13 Big Drop in Vaping Among American Students
A U.S. government study has found that vaping rates among young students fell sharply this year. The drop comes after last year’s sudden increase in vaping-related illnesses and deaths. The…
2020-09-10 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Suspended after ‘Unexplained Illness’
Drug-maker AstraZeneca has temporarily suspended its COVID-19 vaccine tests after an “unexplained illness” in a person who took the treatment. In a statement released Tuesday, the company said, “This is…
2020-09-09 Drug-Makers to Follow Scientific Standards for COVID-19 Vaccine
Nine leading American and European drug-makers promised to follow scientific standards in the race to develop an effective coronavirus vaccine. The companies, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca, made the promise…
2020-09-08 Grandparents Caring for and Teaching Grandchildren
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Retirement, if you plan well, is filled with leisure – time to do want you want when you want.…
2020-09-05 How Cold Viruses Are Being Used in COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
Modified common cold viruses are being used to create COVID-19 vaccine candidates in China and Russia. Such viruses have been studied for over 30 years, but are still not widely…
2020-09-04 US Health Agency: Be Ready for COVID-19 Vaccines by Nov. 1
The U.S. federal government has told health officials in all 50 states to be ready for a coronavirus vaccine by November 1. The date is just two days before Election…
2020-09-03 Antibody Study Offers Hope for COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatment
Researchers say antibodies, made by the human body to fight the new coronavirus, could last for at least four months. Earlier reports suggested that these special proteins disappeared quickly. Galit…
2020-09-03 COVID-19 Interferes with Health Services Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) says COVID-19 has interfered with necessary health services in almost every country. It says low- and middle-income nations are affected the most by the crisis.…
2020-09-01 Deep Breathing Helps the Lungs
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When was the last time you thought about breathing? Most people usually do not. When we are healthy, breathing…
2020-08-28 US Approves Quick $5 COVID-19 Test
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new coronavirus test that costs less than others and is simple to use. The 15-minute test from Abbott Laboratories…
2020-08-28 COVID Prevention Efforts May Have Blocked Flu in Southern Countries
Countries including South Africa, Australia and Argentina have had a surprise during their winter season: Their steps against COVID-19 also seemed to block the flu. Winter is now ending in…
2020-08-27 Why Is Vietnam Interested in Russia’s Reported COVID Vaccine?
Vietnam recently said it had registered to buy millions of COVID-19 vaccine from Russia after that country’s surprising announcement that it had approved one. The Russian announcement came less than…
2020-08-26 WHO Issues Mask-Wearing Guidelines for Children
As millions of children around the world are going back to school, the World Health Organization (WHO) says those aged 6 to 12 should wear masks to fight the spread…
2020-08-25 COVID-19 Plasma: A Breakthrough or an Experiment?
Convalescent plasma, which has long been used to treat diseases, has become the latest issue in the race to find treatment for COVID-19. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that…
2020-08-24 Millions of Women Lose Birth Control Services in COVID-19
The coronavirus health crisis has caused a major drop in birth control services, including abortions — operations to end pregnancies. Millions of women and girls around the world are affected.…