– Manuscript – A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) says the number of people infected with tuberculosis increased worldwide. The United Nations health agency said more than 10 million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. That is a 4.5 percent increase from the year before. About 1.6 million people died, WHO said. It added … [Read more...] about WHO: Tuberculosis Infecting More People Worldwide
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Taboo (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Protesters in Bangkok have been calling on Thailand's royal family to stay out of politics. Taboo In September, protestors placed a sign near a public square in Bangkok. The sign read, in part, " … this country belongs to the people and not the king." Questioning the power of the king and his family was … [Read more...] about Taboo (News Words)
US Says Climate Change Is Threatening Emperor Penguins
– Manuscript – The U.S. wildlife agency says Antarctica’s emperor penguins are now threatened because of the effects of climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently issued a warning that the species is in danger of disappearing, or becoming extinct, if steps are not taken to protect it. The declaration officially calls for protections of emperor penguins … [Read more...] about US Says Climate Change Is Threatening Emperor Penguins
Experts Say US Adults Should Get Tested for Anxiety
– Manuscript – An influential health guidelines group in the United States says doctors should test adult patients for anxiety, as part of usual care. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent group of healthcare experts serving as volunteers. The group advises anxiety testing for everyone from age 18 to 65. The group began its review on anxiety before … [Read more...] about Experts Say US Adults Should Get Tested for Anxiety
Surge (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The United States is seeking shelter for young migrants who traveled without adult care to the U.S. southern border. Surge For months, border agents have faced a surge of migrants seeking asylum. Families and single adults who are caught crossing illegally are expelled, but unaccompanied children are held … [Read more...] about Surge (News Words)
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