医学英语轻松学 第13期:少盐低纳更健康

Fact: Americans consume too much sodium. 真实情况：美国人钠含量超标 Sodium raises blood pressure and puts you at risk for heart disease or stroke. 纳会导致血压升高，增加心脏病，中风风险。 What's too much? Most people

医学英语轻松学 第17期:行动起来

As the days get longer and the weather warms, people of all ages will start to spring into action! 白昼变长，天气转暖，男女老少们行动起来！ Spring is a great time to breathe fresh air, stretch your arms and legs, and get physicall

医学英语轻松学 第18期:目视前方

One of the first lessons new drivers learn is to keep their eyes on the road. 新手上路的第一课，目视前方。 Unfortunately, cell phones and other electronic devices are causing many drivers to lose their focus and sometimes their lives. 然

医学英语轻松学 第16期:GRE病菌泛滥

Lethal infections from CRE germs are on the rise in medical facilities. 致命病菌抗碳青霉烯类肠杆菌属（GRE）正在医院蔓延。 CRE, or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, have become resistant to nearly all, and in some cases,

医学英语轻松学 第24期:龋齿

Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that lead to problems eating, talking, learning, and playing. 龋齿放任不管将引起疼痛感染，并最终影响进食、交谈、学习以及娱乐。 The good news is that you can prevent t

医学英语轻松学 第28期:哮喘

Today, were talking about asthma. 今天我们要谈论的是哮喘 Asthma is when air cant get into your lungs and you have trouble breathing. 因空气无法到达肺部，造成呼吸困难。 When you have an asthma attack, you have trouble catch

医学英语轻松学 第27期:免疫系统与疫苗

Today, were talking about vaccines and why theyre so important. 今天，我们要讨论的话题是疫苗，以及注射疫苗的重要性。 Our bodies have an immune system that protects us from infections and diseases. 身体免疫系统可防止感

医学英语轻松学 第26期:烟草与香烟

Today, were talking about tobacco and why it's bad news for our health. 今天，我们的谈论主题为烟草，以及烟草对身体的危害。 Tobacco? Like cigarettes? 烟草？比如说香烟？ Caydan, tobacco is used to make cigarettes, but

医学英语轻松学 第25期:创造不同

You know, Parents and teachers are always telling us to eat and drink things that are nutritious, and get more exercise so we can be healthy, but thats not always easy. 父母和老师成天对我们说，要吃有营养的食物，要喝有营养的饮

医学英语轻松学 第23期:定期接种疫苗

Parents, protect your childrens health by making sure theyre up-to-date on all recommended vaccines. 为保证孩子健康，父母应为孩子接种推荐疫苗，并实时更新。 Immunizations are available for 14 diseases, including polio, measl

医学英语轻松学 第21期:青少年怀孕

Teen pregnancy is a continuing public health challenge in the US, and nearly 1 in 5 births to teen mothers is a repeat birth. 在美国，青少年怀孕一直是公共卫生的一大挑战，在年轻妈妈中，近五分之一为多孕。 These can

医学英语轻松学 第20期:2型糖尿病

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US. 糖尿病为美国第七大致死疾病。 Over 90% of cases are type 2. 超过90%病例为2型糖尿病。 Risk factors include older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, gestational diabete

医学英语轻松学 第19期:外伤性脑损伤

Recent high-profile cases among professional athletes have called attention to the serious problem of traumatic brain injuries, or TBI, but the problem isnt limited to playing fields. 近期，备受瞩目的运动员事件让我们重视了对外伤性

医学英语轻松学 第22期:控制血压

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one third of US adults and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. 三分之一美国成人受高血压困扰，它是心脏病，中风的主要诱因。 A recent study found an increase in self-

医学英语轻松学 第3期:隐形眼镜

For millions of Americans, contact lenses are a popular alternative to glasses. If not properly worn and cared for, they can put wearers at risk for eye infections. 对于数百万美国人来说，隐形眼镜成为了受大众欢迎的眼镜替代品

医学英语轻松学 第9期:患有精神疾病的吸烟者

Adults with mental illness smoke cigarettes at much higher rates than other adults. 成人精神病患者吸烟的几率要高于常人。 Overall, about 20% of adults in the US smoke. 总的来说，约20%的美国成年吸烟。 Among adults with a

医学英语轻松学 第12期:哺乳

Breastfeeding is the best way to ensure that growing babies are getting essential nutrients. 为了保证婴儿能够获取所需营养，哺乳是最佳方法。 Breast milk is usually easier to digest than formula and breast milk contains antibodie

医学英语轻松学 第11期:接种疫苗

Vaccines aren't just for kids, adults also need to get immunized. 不仅是儿童，成人也需要接种疫苗。 Overall, far too many people 19 years and older aren't getting the vaccines they need and remain unprotected. 总的来说，许多19岁或

医学英语轻松学 第2期:感染

Antibiotic-resistant germs cause more than two million illnesses and at least 23,000 deaths each year in the U.S. 抗生素抗药性细菌会引发200多万种疾病，每年有至少2.3万名美国人因此而死亡。 Inappropriate prescribing of a

医学英语轻松学 第14期:文明与健康

At the turn of the last century, Native people lived off the land. 20世纪之交，原住民靠山吃山，靠水吃水。 As times changed, our way of life of growing, gathering, and hunting traditional foods changed. 随着时代变迁，人们耕种