2007年VOA标准英语-Heart Disease, Stroke Claim More Than 17 Millio

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 30 September 2007 The World Heart Federation says heart disease and stroke are the world's largest killers, claiming 17.5 million lives a year. Marking World Heart Day, the Federation says knowing the risk factors and leading a

VOA标准英语2010年-US University Program Is Designed to K

Studies show that people are living longer and the population in much of the world is growing older. Other research shows physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, type two diabetes and some cancers. It also delays the onset of Alzheimer's

TED演讲:和老年痴呆症说再见(6)

What about sleep? In slow-wave deep sleep, our glial cells rinse cerebral spinal fluid throughout our brains, 关于睡眠呢？在慢波深度睡眠时，我们的神经胶质细胞冲洗着我们大脑中的脑脊液， clearing away metabolic wast

科学美国人60秒 SSS Breast-Feeding Benefits Babies with Genetic Asthma Risk

Babies benefit from breast-feedingthey have a lower risk of infections, vomiting and diarrhea and less of a chance of later developing adult onset diabetes. And now a study finds that being breast-fed helps protect infants who are genetically predisp

SSS 2009-03-25

This is Scientific American's 60-Second Science. I'm Karen Hopkin. This will just take a minute. Generally speaking, kids do like their candy. Now scientists say that this sweet tooth may have some basis in biology. Because sugars may help fuel the r

白宫:美国经济显著复苏

白宫:美国经济显著复苏 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. economic recovery has registered notable achievements this year, but the nation is still confronted with challenges including high unemployment rate and sluggish wage growth, Jason

HEALTH REPORT - Diabetes Research Update

By Nancy Steinbach HEALTH REPORT -June 26, 2002: Diabetes Research Update This is the VOA Special English Health Report. American medical researchers say that a new drug has been shown to stop the pro

WHO: Epidemics of Underweight and Overweight Growing

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for action to fight all forms of malnutrition(营养不良), including under-nutrition and obesity, which affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. More than 60 world nutrition（营养） experts

2007年VOA标准英语-Exercise Becoming More Popular in US

By Ana Ward Washington, D.C. 26 February 2007 watch Exercise report Many Americans are facing serious health issues associated with unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise. With growing health concerns, more people are joining gyms for exerci

2007年VOA标准英语-Diabetes Increasing in Children Worldwide

By Carol Pearson Washington, D.C. 28 June 2007 The World Health Organization has been gathering information on diabetes for more than 20 years. Its findings show that diabetes is second only to asthma as the most common chronic childhood disease. New

VOA标准英语2011--Caregivers Boost Alzheimer's Awareness

Caregivers Boost Alzheimer's Awareness November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's. U.S. President Barack Obama called upon the people of the United States t

VOA标准英语2011--Nanostructure Promotes Blood Vessel Grow

Nanostructure Promotes Blood Vessel Growth U.S. researchers have developed a new way to promote the growth of blood vessels which potentially could improve treatment in diabetes, organ transplants, stroke, and heart attack. The veins and arteries tha

2007年VOA标准英语-Asian Development Bank Warns That South Asia La

By Paula Wolfson White House 05 August 2007 U.S. President George W. Bush and his Afghan counterpart, Hamid Karzai, are holding talks at Camp David - the secluded U.S. presidential retreat in the mountains outside Washington. VOA's Paula Wolfson rep

每天快走25分可延长七年寿命

Just 25 minutes of brisk walking a day can add up to seven years to your life, according to health experts. 健康专家称，每天快步走25分钟，可以延长七年寿命。 Researchers have found that moderate exercise could halve the risk of

VOA常速英语2007年-World Diabetes Day Highlights Spreading Problem

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 08 November 2007 November 14th is the first United Nations observed World Diabetes Day, and health experts say diabetes has reached epidemic levels in many countries, including the United States. In Los Angeles, diabet

Actos prevents diabetes in high-risk people

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhuanet) -- A new study has found that Actos, a medicine treats onset diabetes, could also reduce the diabetes(糖尿病) risk in people with prediabetes. The study, which was published Wednesday in New England Journal of Medicin

妊娠糖尿病与心脏疾病有关

妊娠糖尿病与心脏疾病有关 WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Women who develop gestational diabetes may face an increased risk of early heart disease later in life, even if they do not develop diabetes subsequent to their pregnancy, U.S. res

Diabetes drug shows promise in reducing risk of cancer

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- An inexpensive drug that treats Type 2 diabetes has been shown to prevent a number of natural and man-made chemicals from stimulating the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a newly published study by a Michiga

从营养价值角度谈啤酒

Beer is a low-alcohol beverage obtained by fermentation of malt. The main ingredients involved in the set are: malt, yeast, hops extract (plant bitter taste) and carbon dioxide, which is what makes soda. One positive aspect is that the beer has less

中国人大会议聚焦改革动力与经济增长放缓

China's slowing economy will be at the forefront as parliament convenes for its annual meeting this week, with a weekend interest rate cut a reminder of the challenge of balancing painful restructuring with combating the onset of deflation. 本周每年