Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – Pfizer has sought government approval for a new combination COVID-19 vaccine that aims to protect against new virus versions. The American drug maker officially requested the approval on Monday. The combination vaccine seeks to target new mutations of the Omicron version, or variant, of COVID-19. The latest mutations, or “sub-variants,” have been … [Read more...] about Pfizer Seeks Approval of Latest Vaccine to Fight COVID-19 Variants

– Manuscript – Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying the ability of people with autism spectrum disorder to notice road hazards. The scientists plan to use their findings to help young automobile drivers improve their driving skills. The effort will be the second part of a project supported by Ford Motor Co. The project includes the university in Ann … [Read more...] about Research Aims to Help People with Autism Sharpen their Driving Skills

– Manuscript – From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Almost everyone who spends time outdoors has experienced mosquitoes. These bloodsucking insects give itchy bites and can spread disease. Mosquitoes can spread viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and malaria. A 2021 report from the World Health Organization estimated that in 2020 there … [Read more...] about How to Cut Down on Mosquitoes

– Manuscript – Americans will be able to buy hearing aids later this year without seeing a doctor or receiving a medical examination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of hearing aid devices. They do not require a medical exam or a prescription. The devices will be sold online and in stores. The devices are designed for adults with … [Read more...] about Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor

– Manuscript – The number of monkeypox cases reported worldwide dropped by 21 percent in the last week. The drop marks a possible sign that the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. The United Nations health agency reported 5,907 new weekly cases. It said two countries - Iran and Indonesia - reported their first … [Read more...] about WHO: Monkeypox Cases Drop 21 Percent Worldwide