voa special english health report

Have you ever felt lumps under the skin on the sides of your neck when you were sick? Those might be lymph nodes. They can […]

The crisis at the damaged Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Station in northern Japan has raised worries about radiation risks. We spoke with Jonathan Links, an […]

Countries across Asia and beyond reported small amounts of radiation after the nuclear accident in Japan in March. But officials said these levels were not […]

Automatic faucets use an electronic sensor to start and stop the flow of water when people wash their hands. These faucets save a lot of […]

Deaf people may have no trouble communicating words through American Sign Language, or ASL. But studies of ASL users show that the average deaf high […]

Do you think getting cold can give you a cold? Is it bad to drink milk when you have a cold? Can chicken soup cure […]

Scientists say they have found dangerous forms of bacteria in drinking water in New Delhi. These bacteria contain a gene that scientists call New Delhi […]

Loud snoring can be a problem, and not just for other people trying to sleep with the noise. It can also be a sign of […]

When we think of threats to public health, we often think of communicable diseases. But experts say non-communicable diseases — those that do not spread […]

For people with HIV, the earlier they start treatment, the better — and better not just for them. A study has shown that early treatment […]