By Carol Pearson Washington, DC 06 February 2008 Recent studies show that cigarette smoking is one of the most significant factors leading to gum disease. And now, new research indicates smoking marijuana also promotes gum disease even for those who...
By Alex Villarreal Washington, DC 01 February 2008 Medical researchers in Canada say a brain stimulation procedure used to treat people with Parkinson's and other diseases could help restore the memory of dementia patients. The researchers stumbled u...
By Jessica Berman Washington 23 January 2008 Three antiparasitic drugs may soon be dispensed simultaneously to people living in areas in Africa that are endemic for parasitic worms. The results of a large study from Zanzibar show administering three...
By Tendai Maphosa London 11 January 2008 A new study reveals that more African doctors and nurses are working abroad than at home, which it says is contributing to the worsening shortage of health care professionals in Africa. From London, Tendai Map...
By Alex Villarreal Washington 11 January 2008 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says one to four percent of all young women in the United States are affected by eating disorders such as anorexia, and an estimated 17 percent of children...
By Zulima Palacio Washington 11 January 2008 A new study says that environmental and social issues are shaping a new sustainable, global economy. The private environmental group, Worldwatch Institute in Washington, conducted the study. Producer Zulim...
By George Dwyer Washington 08 January 2008 Last year Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture announced the government's decision to establish a new teaching center for the promotion of tourism. As part of that effort, students will receive...
By Paula Wolfson Washington 11 December 2007 A new study shows American teenagers are getting the message about the dangers of illegal drugs. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the government-funded survey shows a significant overall decline in illicit drug...
By Carolyn Presutti Washington 07 December 2007 CT scans, also known as CAT scans, have long served as lifesaving tools to expose deadly diseases. But a new study finds that CT scans might also cause diseases. VOA's Carolyn Presutti has the story. C....
By Carol Pearson Washington 06 December 2007 A new study offers some encouragement to people who are overweight, particularly for those over the age of 60. The study suggests that fitness matters more than extra weight in terms of overall health and...