First up, it's been almost half a century since a storm this strong threatened southeastern China. Its name is Typhoon Meranti. It grew from the equivalent of a category one hurricane, to a category five in just a days time. It was labeled a super ty

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By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 31 August 2006 watch report New Health Study Workaholics probably already know too many hours spent at the office do not contribute to good health. A survey of thousands of Americans confirmed the link between too muc

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Turning Thoughts into Actions The World Cup final is about to begin. You want to turn on the TV and get to the right channel. So a small area of your brain calls the motor cortex processes and sends intricate electrical signals to your arm and hand,

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Studies have shown that the fewer medicines a person has to take the more likely he or she will take them. Last week, a study was released about a new treatment that combines five medicines for heart di

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. The United States government might place new restrictions on a commonly used painkiller. Taking too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage and even death. Last week, a group of experts advised the Fo

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By Carol Pearson Washington 28 March 2007 watch Stent Study report A new, landmark study finds heart stents devices used to open blocked arteries - may not be as effective in the long term as medication in preventing heart attacks. VOA's Carol Pears

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