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By Carol Pearson Washington 30 April 2008 Ten years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved LASIK, eye surgery with a laser that enables people to see without glasses. But about five percent of LASIK procedures fail, and those patients ca
The tantalizing mysteries of Stonehenge may have come one step closer toward being solved. New radiocarbon dates of human cremation burials there indicate that Stonehenge was used as a cemetery from its inception just after 3,000 BC until well after
By Carol Pearson Washington 04 March 2008 Numerous studies show that a glass or maybe two of red wine can be good for your heart and even good for your waistline. Now researchers say red wine may also protect you from E. coli and other food-related d
By Carol Pearson Washington 13 May 2008 Plants have historically played an important role in medicine. And large parts of the world still rely on plant medicine. Now leading scientists are studying herbal medicine to see if it can equal or surpass me
By Carol Pearson Washington, DC 05 February 2008 A new study shows that mid-life depression is not just a Western phenomenon. In fact, it is almost universal. But the good news is, it does not last forever. VOA's Carol Pearson has more on what resea
By Carol Pearson Washington 23 May 2008 Breast cancer researchers have recently come to some important conclusions for women. The universities of Chicago and Toronto released a study that shows a link between the spread of breast cancer and vitamin D
KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: After weeks of talking about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, the Trump administration made a move today. The Department of Health and Human Services proposed tightening rules on how and when people c
KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: Republicans in the Senate today released their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. This long-awaited proposal marks a big step toward achieving one of the Republican Party's major goals - r
The tantalizing mysteries of Stonehenge may have come one step closer toward being solved. New radiocarbon dates of human cremation burials there indicate that Stonehenge was used as a cemetery from its inception just after 3,000 BC until well after
By Carol Pearson Washington 18 April 2008 Two new studies offer good news to those with high blood pressure. The best part is the drugs are already available. VOA's Carol Pearson has more.
By Carol Pearson Washington, DC 14 February 2008 Back pain is one of the most common problems plaguing aging societies. And Americans are now spending more money than ever before to treat it. But a new study says that some of the treatments do not se
By Carol Pearson Washington 14 March 2007 watch Pearson report U.S. immigration reform and illegal immigration came up again and again during President Bush's tour of South and Central America. Some 12 million illegal immigrants live in the United St
By Carol Pearson Washington 09 April 2008 Diabetics have a greater than average chance of having a heart attack or stroke. But new research indicates that lowering blood pressure and cholesterol below recommended guidelines seems to reduce these risk
By Carol Pearson Washington 11 March 2008 An Associated Press survey shows much of the drinking water in major American cities contains traces of prescription drugs. The news service reports that researchers are unsure of the risk to humans from deca
By Carol Pearson Washington 10 October 2007 If you have had a heart attack, doctors recommend a good diet and regular exercise in order to prevent another one. But even if you follow your doctor's advice, a stressful job may mean more heart problems
By Carol Pearson Washington 13 March 2008 Only three people worldwide have received partial face transplants, two in France and one in China. But now a hospital in Boston is ready to do the next one. VOA's Carol Pearson has more.
今天我们要学的词是special interest。 Special interest, 特殊利益集团,特别是指通过影响政策或立法来谋取私利的团体。 U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner unveiled new rules to limit special interest influence over the
By Carol Pearson Washington 04 April 2008 April second marked World Autism Day -- a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness of this bio-neurological disorder that impacts the development of the brain. Some countries have designated the
By Carol Pearson Washington 13 March 2007 watch Medication and Children A major study finds that 80 percent of children in U.S. hospitals receive medication that has been tested and approved only for adults. This often leaves pediatricians to a pote
By Sarah Williams 08 October 2009 Interview with Mike Parker Pearson, University of Sheffield, UK Download (MP3) Stonehenge British archeologists have found evidence of an ancient site related to the world-famous Stonehenge in southwest England. The