2016-02-14 The Power of Touch
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. What is your first language? French? Chinese? Russian? Or English? How about none of the above? The first language…
2016-02-13 Researchers: Link Between Zika Virus and Birth Defects
Researchers in Slovenia say they have found some evidence of a link between the Zika virus and an increase in some birth defects. They published the study this week in…
2016-02-07 Zika Virus Detected in Body Fluids
Brazilian scientists have detected the Zika virus in urine and saliva samples of two infected patients. But, they said, more study is needed to find out whether the virus can…
2016-02-04 Person Infected With Zika Virus Through Sexual Contact
Officials in the southwestern state of Texas have reported what may be the first case of the Zika virus being transmitted in the United States by sexual contact. On Tuesday,…
2016-02-02 WHO Declares Zika a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the spread of mosquito-borne Zika virus a global public health emergency. On Monday, the global health agency held an emergency meeting in Geneva…
2016-02-02 Copper Metal Kills Viruses on Contact
Even in the world of medicine, what is old is new again. Thousands of years ago, Egyptians used it to sterilize drinking water. Ancient Romans, Aztecs and Greeks also used…
2016-01-28 Urgent Call to Stop the Spread of Zika Virus
U.S. President Barack Obama has called for immediate development of tests, vaccines and treatments for the Zika virus. The Zika virus has infected people in more than 20 countries. Spread…
2016-01-26 Roman Toilets: Not so Clean After all
Around 2000 years ago, the Romans moved into Europe. They built public latrines, or toilets, with many seats and washing areas. And they built sewerage systems, brought in drinking water…
2016-01-19 New US Food Advice Not to Everyone’s Taste
Americans can eat eggs without feeling guilty, according to new nutritional guidelines issued by the U.S. government. A person can eat as many eggs as they like each day, the…
2016-01-12 Mucus: Your Friend Against Bacteria
When you are sick with a cold or the flu, you may have a runny nose. Why is it called a runny nose? Because of the mucus flowing and dripping…
2016-01-05 Is Zika Virus in Brazil Causing Brain Damage in Babies?
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Health officials in Brazil have declared a state of emergency in several states. They are also warning women to…
2016-01-02 Coffee May Help You Live Longer
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Today we have more good news for all our coffee drinkers around the world. Another new study finds that…
2016-01-02 Secret to Life? Dance, and Don’t Procrastinate!
Hello! Here is a VOA Learning English Feel Good for you. There is a woman named Tao Porchon-Lynch. She was born in India in 1918. So, if you do the…
2015-12-30 Study: British Have Better Teeth Than Americans
Many Americans believe Britons have bad teeth. But a new study shows Americans actually have more dental problems. The study was published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers from University…
2015-12-29 A Look Back on Health, Lifestyle in 2015
Hello and welcome to the Health & Lifestyle year in review. As 2015 comes to an end, we look at the stories that you, our audience, found interesting and useful.…