2020-06-02 Protests, Lack of Trust Undo Coronavirus Control
Over the past week, people across the United States have been protesting the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old black man died while being held by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota.…
2020-05-26 Possible New Symptoms, Problems Linked to the Coronavirus
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report More people around the world have been tested for the new coronavirus and found to have COVID-19. As a…
2020-05-21 ‘Dengue Kills Too’ – Latin America Faces Two Epidemics
The coronavirus is killing thousands and commanding government attention across Latin America. But another deadly viral infection remains a problem for the region: dengue. Dengue, which is spread by mosquitoes,…
2020-05-19 Moderna Says Early Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promise
American drug maker Moderna said Monday that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced antibodies in a small group of healthy people in an early trial. The company said eight people who…
2020-05-19 Understanding Your Brain and Clutter
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. In springtime, many Americans take on a major project: cleaning their homes from top to bottom. We often call…
2020-05-18 What Do Studies on New Coronavirus Mutations Tell Us?
Studies of genetic material from thousands of samples of the novel coronavirus show that it is changing. Experts say those findings might affect the current pandemic and efforts to develop…
2020-05-15 Drug to Treat Coronavirus Possible ‘Before the Summer’
The European Medicines Agency predicted that there could be drugs to treat the new coronavirus in the next few months. The organization added that a vaccine might be approved in…
2020-05-12 Is COVID Affecting Your Dreams?
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. For millions of people around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has changed many daytime activities. For some, it also…
2020-05-05 Fight Tension, Boredom with a Container Garden
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Research shows that growing fruits, vegetables and other plants can make us happier and relieve tension. Working with dirt…
2020-05-01 Doctors Warn of Illness Possibly Linked to Coronavirus in Children
Doctors in Britain, Italy and Spain have been warned to look out for a rare inflammatory condition in children. The condition is possibly linked to the new coronavirus. Earlier this…
2020-04-30 Study Finds Remdesivir Works Against Coronavirus
A major study shows the experimental drug remdesivir to be effective in fighting the new coronavirus, American health officials say. The United States National Institutes of Health led the study.…
2020-04-29 Living, Dying Alone in Nursing Homes
As doctors know too well, the disease COVID-19 can be deadly for two groups of people: those with some pre-existing health conditions and older adults, or the elderly. Places that…
2020-04-28 Exercise During the Pandemic
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Exercise is an important part of staying healthy – both physically and mentally. Studies show that it can help…
2020-04-27 Coronavirus Fight Takes Resources, Progress from Other Diseases
Lavina D’Souza has not been able to get the medicine she needs since India ordered its citizens last month to stay at home. The order was meant to help the…
2020-04-24 Coronavirus Threatens North Korea’s Weak Health System
North Korea is among a small number of countries in the world reporting to be free of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. The country is also among…