In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti
Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a
After nearly five years, authorities have finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the U. S. Capitol on January 5, 2021. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Prince William County, Virginia, is now in custody. This arrest brings a significant development to one of the lingering
The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra
Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t
Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by
A big step has been taken in solving a puzzle that has been around for nearly five years. The FBI has finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the DNC and RNC headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6th Capitol riot in 2021. These pipe bombs were found on
Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa
The U. S. has been hitting boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific. These actions have sparked debates about their legality and ethics. Recently, it was revealed that a second strike was ordered on a boat that had already been hit, killing two survivors. This has led to accu
Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a
