2019-12-15 Homemade Soup May Fight Malaria
A new study suggests that some homemade soups – made of chicken, beef or vegetables — might help fight malaria. Jake Baum of the Imperial College London led the research.…
2019-12-10 Take Care of Your Teeth, Take Care of Your Heart
Cleaning your teeth often, every day, is linked to a lower risk for heart problems. A new study found that brushing your teeth several times a day resulted in fewer…
2019-12-09 No Evidence Stretching Prevents Running Injuries
It is widely believed that stretching improves running performance and lowers the risk of injuries. But, a group of researchers say that belief is a myth. Instead, they say an…
2019-12-08 US Officials: Progress in Ending Threat from HIV Has Stopped
United States health officials are reporting problems in meeting the government’s goal of ending the HIV epidemic by the year 2030. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC,…
2019-12-07 WHO Denounces ‘Collective Failure’ as Measles Kills 140,000
Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said this week. The viral disease affected every part of the world,…
2019-12-05 Study Suggests Many People May Not Understand Their Risk for Dementia
New research suggests many older Americans may incorrectly estimate their chances for developing dementia. Almost half of adults questioned believed they were likely to develop dementia. Signs of the condition…
2019-12-03 Life Expectancy Declines in the United States
Life expectancy rates in the United States have been increasing for most of the past 60 years. But a new study has confirmed changes. It found that U.S. life expectancy…
2019-11-29 Bacteria-Carrying Mosquitoes Lead to Sharp Drop in Dengue
Researchers are reporting success in using bacteria-carrying mosquitoes to fight dengue fever. Tests involving the release of laboratory-grown mosquitoes led to sharp drops in dengue cases in several countries. Dengue…
2019-11-28 More Polio Cases Now Caused by Oral Vaccine
Four African countries have reported new cases of polio linked to the oral vaccine meant to protect against the disease. Health numbers show more children are now being paralyzed by…
2019-11-26 US Superbug Infections Rising, Deaths Falling
Drug-resistant “superbug” infections have been called a public health threat that could push medical progress back a century. Health experts warn such infections could cause some germs to become untreatable.…
2019-11-25 Fish Oil Drug Recommended for Wider Use
Government advisors have suggested that people use a prescription version of fish oil to fight heart health problems. Currently, the drug Vascepa is approved for use in a fairly narrow…
2019-11-21 US Medical Group Calls for Total Ban on E-Cigarettes, Vaping Products
The American Medical Association has called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group made the policy decision at a meeting Tuesday in San Diego,…
2019-11-19 Teenager Who Vaped Received Double Lung Transplant
Health officials in the United States reported last week on what they believe could be a medical first. Officials said doctors performed what could be the first double lung transplant…
2019-11-19 Even Marie Kondo Cannot Follow Her Cleaning Rules
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Japan’s Marie Kondo is known around the world as a cleaning expert and for helping people organize their homes.…
2019-11-18 New Recommendations May Help Lower Cholesterol Levels
A new study says that a change in health recommendations might lead to lower cholesterol levels and more treatment for people with high levels of heart disease risk. Dr. Pankaj…