Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drug May Cause Bone Fractures

VOAVideo: Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drug May Cause Bone Fractures

Around the world, millions of older women and a smaller number of older men have been taking a drug to prevent hip fractures and fight osteoporosis, a disease caused by low bone mass and bone deterioration. Now some doctors are concerned that patients who have taken the drug, Fosamax, and similar medications for four to five years may be at risk for sudden fractures of the femur, the main thigh bone. VOA's Melinda Smith has details about possible side effects of the drugs, and what the U.S. government's health agency is doing about it.

I need help!

I need help!

My Mom fell recently, so I went to Walgreens (McKee Rd, SJ) to shop for health-aids for people who have bad backs. You can download the photos from Flickr.

Lesson 7a - THOUGHT GROUPS - English Pronunciation

JenniferESL: Lesson 7a - THOUGHT GROUPS - English Pronunciation

PART ONE of a lesson in TWO parts. Topic: Thought Groups. Develop your awareness of the natural rhythm in English. Learn to pause naturally by grouping your words into thoughts. Levels: intermediate to advanced.

ESL Podcast 561 – Being Forgetful

ESL Podcast 561 – Being Forgetful

I would tell you what this episode is about, but I forgot. Learn more about being forgetful in this episode. Download Podcast

US FDA Examining Failures of LASIK Eye Surgery

VOAVideo: US FDA Examining Failures of LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK eye surgery is used to correct people's vision and end their need for glasses or contact lenses. The US Food and Drug Administration approved the procedure 15 years ago. But now, a former government regulator is publicly expressing concerns about the procedure's safety. VOA's Vidushi Sinha has a report, narrated by Carol Pearson.

Lesson 6d - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation

JenniferESL: Lesson 6d - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation

This is PART FOUR of a lesson in four parts. Topic: Word Stress. In this segment we finish going through the pronunciation of the 50 states and capitals of the USA. Some patterns based on syllable count are shown, and a final interview with a native speaker is presented. Level: All levels, though the interviews with native speakers will challenge beginners. They increase in difficulty from Lesson 6b to 6c to 6d.

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Drug Maker Accused of False Advertising

VOAVideo: Drug Maker Accused of False Advertising

A county in the U.S. state of California is suing GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Avandia, a controversial diabetes drug. The lawsuit was spurred by a report on the drug released by the U.S. Senate last week (March 22). That report accused the drug company of withholding information about side effects of serious heart problems, including death. At issue now is whether Avandia should be taken off the market. VOA's Carol Pearson has more.