Influenza, or the flu, COVID-19, norovirus and the common cold easily spread throughout the winter season. Knowing what these infections are and how they spread can help us avoid them. The Associated Press has listed some things anyone can do to keep...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. In many parts of the world, winter brings cold temperatures and, in some places, snowfall. For people who like planting things, gardening may seem far away. However, during winter weathe...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a chemical widely used to color some food products red. The ban of the coloring chemical, called dye, came nearly 35 years after it was removed from skin products because of a possible cancer ris...
If you are looking for houseplants that do not take up a lot of space and are easy to grow, air plants might be the right choice. There are more than 500 different species of air plants. Officially they are known as Tillandsia. These plants are nativ...
To age well, doctors say we should remember the importance of good balance. It matters when you wash yourself, put clothing on and, generally, move around in your home and elsewhere. As we age, good balance permits us to live more independently. Diff...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. Even as temperatures kept dropping in China's northeastern ice city of Harbin, excitement rose among a group of swimmers who enjoy jumping into freezing waters. The daily event, known as...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle Report. As the new year begins, some people see an opportunity for change and improvement. Experts say January can be a good time to think about self-improvement. Many people make resolutions. B...
A century ago, iodine deficiency affected children across much of the United States. The problem mostly disappeared during the 1900s after iodine was added to common foods. But doctors are now seeing higher iodine deficiency rates. The rises are blam...
Past research suggested drinking alcohol in moderate amounts could be good for the heart. But a growing number of public health experts now advise people to limit alcohol intake as much as possible to improve health. One of those experts is Dr. Timot...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. When her husband gave her a weighted blanket to help her sleep, Rhonda James did not think it would work. In other words, she was skeptical. But five minutes after covering herself with...
