2006年VOA标准英语-Uganda's AIDS Epidemic Abates, but Risk Remains

By Carolyn Weaver Uganda 31 May 2006 watch Uganda and AIDS report Experts say Ugandan women and children remain at special risk of HIV infection Uganda's program promoting abstinence, being faithful in marriage and condom use is often credited with

美国国家公共电台 NPR Kentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite Epidemic

KORVA COLEMAN, HOST: We've been covering a surge in black lung cases across Appalachia. That's the disease that destroys the lungs of coal miners like Mackie Branham. MACKIE BRANHAM: I'm in bad shape, man. I mean, I can no longer provide for my famil

科学美国人60秒 SSS Ebola Virus Grew More Infectious in the Latest Epidemic

Ebola outbreaks before the most recent one have been fairly contained: geographically limited, and just a couple hundred cases. The latest outbreak, though, which started in late 2013 and lasted more than two years, was entirely different. There were

科学美国人60秒 SSS Vision Needed to Curb Nearsightedness Epidemic

So were inside, were in fake lighting, were not spending as much time outside in the context in which our visual system evolved. Amanda Melin, assistant professor of anthropology archaeology and of medical genetics at the University of Calgary. And a

VOA标准英语2015--Doctors Look to Prevent Another Ebola Epidemic

Doctors Look to Prevent Another Ebola Epidemic Liberians celebrated the end of the Ebola epidemic after the World Health Organization made it official on May 9. But the focus now is to prevent the next Ebola outbreak from becoming an epidemic. Dr. Da

2006年VOA标准英语-Global AIDS Epidemic Continues to Grow

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 21 November 2006 UNAIDS Executive Director Peter Piot presents the annual AIDS epidemic update report in Geneva, Nov. 21, 2006 The global AIDS epidemic continues to grow leaving about 39.5 million people worldwide infected wit

voa标准英语2008-US Boosts Aid to Fight Zimbabwe Cholera Epidemic

The Bush administration says it is more than doubling emergency U.S. aid to Zimbabwe to combat a cholera epidemic it blames on the government of President Robert Mugabe. U.S. officials are trying to increase international pressure on Mr. Mugabe to s

VOA标准英语2012--Social Media Tracks Haiti's Cholera Epidemic

Social Media Tracks Haiti's Cholera Epidemic Public health systems may be losing their monopoly on data about outbreaks of disease. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Childrens Hospital Boston found that news reports and social media can also

VOA标准英语2012--Are Sleep Problems a Growing Epidemic?

Are Sleep Problems a Growing Epidemic? New research shows that a lack of sleep is a growing health problem around the world. Sleeplessness has been linked to such chronic illnesses as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Lack of sleep is not just a p

VOA标准英语2012--Scientists Aim to End HIV Epidemic

Scientists Aim to End HIV Epidemic The HIV/AIDS epidemic is more than 30 years old. However, at the 19th International AIDS Conference Tuesday there was talk of ending the epidemic through scientific advances and public health policy. Dr. Anthony Fau

VOA标准英语2010年-Report Outlines Challenges and Opportu

At the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna, a new report outlines the challenges and opportunities facing vaccine researchers. The report The Road to Prevention is called a scientific strategic plan to help end the epidemic. The Global HIV V

VOA标准英语2011--Study Says Tobacco Smoking Fuels TB Epidemic

Study Says Tobacco Smoking Fuels TB Epidemic A recent report from the World Health Organization noted that for the first time, the number of people falling ill and dying from tuberculosis is declining. But with nearly one fifth of the world's populat

VOA标准英语2011--Haiti's Cholera Epidemic Not Waning;Vaccination to Begin

Haiti's Cholera Epidemic Not Waning;Vaccination to Begin The United States' most prominent public health agency is calling the cholera epidemic in Haiti the worst cholera outbreak in recent history. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

VOA标准英语2010年-Chad Hit by Worst Floods in Four Decad

The U.N. refugee agency reports torrential rains in Chad are affecting about 150,000 people. The UNHCR says more than one-third of the flood-affected victims are refugees, mainly from the Central African Republic. Heavy rains have been pummeling Chad

VOA标准英语2015 New York City Faces Epidemic of Working Hungry

New York City Faces Epidemic of Working Hungry NEW YORK It's Christmastime at the South Bronx apartment of Jose and Oleyda Gutierrez. While their spirits are high, their food budget is low. The household's sole income producer, Jose works at a restau

美国国家公共电台 NPR Fight The Opioid Epidemic, All Agree. But Strategies Vary Widely

DAVID GREENE, HOST: Now, across the U.S., states are pouring resources into fighting the opioid epidemic. A handful of them have even declared public health emergencies. And Arizona did just that earlier this year. But some advocates say that until s

美国国家公共电台 NPR Pork Tacos Topped With Fries: Fuel For Mexico's Diabetes Epidemic

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Global diabetes rates have been increasing dramatically over the past 20 years. In Mexico, 14 percent of adults now suffer from diabetes. It is, in fact, the leading cause of death there, and it's having a huge impact on Mexico's h

英语博客：ESL Podcast 721 – A Widespread Epidemic

Alan: Did you see todays news? Theres been an outbreak of Podcasters Disease in the city. Katja: Oh, my God, not Podcasters Disease! I would not want to come down with that. Alan: The first outbreak was at the local high school, and the health author

VOA常速英语2008年-Congo's Southeastern Cholera Epidemic Grows

By Nico Colombant Dakar 14 February 2008 Aid workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expressing concern that a cholera epidemic in the southeastern mining region is getting worse, despite attention to the problem. About 100 people have died s

VOA标准英语2009-First Recorded Dengue Fever Epidemic Hits Ca

By Ricci Shryock Dakar 12 November 2009 Red Cross officials say an outbreak of dengue fever in Cape Verde is the worst ever in West Africa. Hospitals in Cape Verde are running out of room for their patients this week, says the Red Cross' West and Ce