Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Unapproved peptides raise safety concerns as popularity increases

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some people follow advice from influencers when choosing health or fitness products? What makes a health product seem trustworthy or untrustworthy to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. injectable /in-JEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be put into the body with a needle The clinic offered injectable vitamins for people who needed quick nutrition support. evaluation /ih-val-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – careful check or test to understand something The company offered health evaluations before workers joined the fitness program. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in…
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Unapproved peptides raise safety concerns as popularity increases

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vial /VAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a small glass or plastic container used to hold liquid medicine The doctor prepared several vials of vaccine before the community health drive. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan to build a new highway became contentious after residents disagreed about the route. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous or likely to cause harm The factory warned employees that certain chemicals were hazardous and required special gloves. ambiguous /am-BIG-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – not clear or having more than one possible meaning The instructions on the sign…
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Unapproved peptides raise safety concerns as popularity increases

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a health or beauty product promoted by an influencer online? Do you think expensive health products seem more trustworthy than cheap ones? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 drug /druhg/ [noun] – a substance used to treat an illness or improve health The doctor reviewed the drugs that the patient was taking for high blood pressure. influencer /IN-floo-uhn-ser/ [noun] – a person who can affect others’ opinions, especially online Many influencers promoted a new skincare brand on social media. coach /kohch/ [noun]…
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CDC website update sparks concern over vaccine safety messaging

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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. autism /AW-tiz-uhm/ [noun] – a developmental condition that affects communication and behavior A health organization said recent reports about autism were not supported by scientific evidence. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – general agreement among a group of people Scientists reached a consensus that the new treatment is safe for most patients. conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – a final judgment or decision based on evidence The committee announced its conclusion that more safety tests were needed. dismiss /dis-MIS/ [verb] – to decide that something is not important, true, or worth considering The board dismissed…
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CDC website update sparks concern over vaccine safety messaging

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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if a website suddenly changed important information without explanation? Why do you think clear communication from health organizations is important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. statement /STEYT-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says or writes to express an idea or fact The school released a statement saying the building would be closed for repairs. established /ih-STAB-lisht/ [adjective] – already accepted or recognized because it has existed or been used for a long time The museum followed established rules for handling historical…
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CDC website update sparks concern over vaccine safety messaging

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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you usually trust health information you see on websites? Do you check more than one source when you see surprising news online? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 update /uhp-DEYT/ [noun] – a change or addition that makes something more current The school website posted an update about the new class schedule. claim /kleym/ [noun] – a statement that something is true, even if it is not proven The reporter made a claim that the story was based on real events. misleading /mis-LEE-ding/…
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Health agencies warn families after contamination confirmed in infant formula

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about product safety? What challenges do you imagine people face when trying to stay informed about safety issues? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. toxin /TOK-sin/ [noun] – harmful substance produced by living things that can cause illness Scientists found a dangerous toxin in some fish from the polluted lake. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – lack of success or the act of not doing something correctly The failure to check the equipment caused delays in the factory. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making…
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