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Concerns arise that expanding drilling operations in DR Congo will lead to increased pollution.

MOANDA, DR Congo —  Every day, the oil drills near Adore Ngaka’s house serve as a constant reminder of all that he has had taken away. The mining in his village in the western region of Congo has contaminated the…

Starting soon, CVS and Walgreens local shops will begin offering the abortion medication known as Mifepristone.

CVS Health and Walgreens, two prominent drugstore chains, are set to distribute an abortion medication in select states in the coming weeks. CVS Health plans to begin filling mifepristone prescriptions in Rhode Island and soon after in neighboring Massachusetts, according…

After 50 years, the initial US spacecraft to make contact with the Moon has stopped transmitting.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida —  The initial American spacecraft to successfully make contact with the moon since the Apollo crew went quiet on Thursday, one week after sustaining a leg injury during its landing and toppling over near the southernmost point…

The Alabama Legislature, which is predominantly Republican, has approved a measure to safeguard in vitro fertilization.

The Republican-controlled legislature of Alabama approved a bill on Thursday designed to safeguard the IVF sector, following a state Supreme Court decision declaring that frozen embryos should be treated as children. This has led to at least three Alabama providers…

The US spacecraft Odyssey, which landed sideways on the moon, is still operational after one week.

Odysseus, the initial American spacecraft to successfully land on the moon in 50 years, was “still in operation” on Thursday. However, it was approaching its shutdown phase as researchers kept a close eye on its last transmissions. The mission, which…

The results of President Biden’s yearly medical checkup reveal him to be in good health, with a positive level of physical activity and vitality.

washington —  The White House released a statement from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, President Joe Biden’s physician, on Wednesday stating that Biden, who is 81 years old, is medically fit and capable of carrying out his presidential duties due to his…

Health officials recommend that older adults in the United States should receive a second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

new york —  The United States’ health authorities recommended on Wednesday that elderly adults receive an additional COVID-19 vaccination, regardless of whether they received a booster shot in the autumn. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised that…

Scientists Discover Potential Connection to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Kids

A new research conducted at New York University brings hope for understanding the cause of some of the tragic deaths of approximately 400 children per year due to sudden death syndrome. This rare and devastating occurrence affects many families in…

Republicans in the US Senate prevented a bill proposed by Democrats that would ensure the right to In vitro fertilization (IVF).

WASHINGTON —  On Wednesday, Democrats attempted to quickly pass a law in the U.S. Senate that would ensure access to in vitro fertilization and other methods of assisted reproduction for Americans. However, this effort was unsuccessful due to a court…

‘s Coast Over 100 newly discovered species were found in the depths of the ocean near the coast of Chile.

A team of scientists from around the world has identified over 100 previously unknown species residing on seamounts near the coast of Chile. The scientists claim that the findings from a recent Schmidt Ocean expedition, ranging from deep-sea corals and…