In many African villages, women still give birth at home instead of hospitals. This habit raises serious health risks and contributes to many maternal deaths each year. The decision to stay at home is shaped by several layers of influence. At the personal level, some women believe that their own ex
Russia has said it is ready to talk with European nations but will not accept demands that force it into a corner. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained that the world faces many complex problems, and these need conversation. He added that Europeans often think they can win talks by putting Russ
Vice President J. D. Vance is set to become the face of a new U. S. effort aimed at ending the three‑month conflict with Iran, a move that could boost his chances of succeeding President Trump. The two countries reached a temporary ceasefire, pausing fighting while leaving key disputes—such as Ir
A displaced‑person camp near Bunia has seen more than 30 deaths since May, a number that local officials say is record‑breaking. The victims all showed classic Ebola signs such as fever, headache and vomiting, raising the alarm that the virus could be spreading quickly in a place already overrun by
After Mexico’s national team moved into the knockout rounds, more than 700, 000 fans flooded downtown to cheer. The streets were alive with green jerseys, bright masks and the sound of cheering. Overnight the city’s main avenue was covered in trash and trampled flowers, prompting officials to collec
The former president will head back to the presidential retreat in Maryland for a weekend break, a rare move since he reclaimed office last year. During his stay, he plans to hold meetings about policy and politics while his family joins him for the holidays. The trip arrives at a tense moment
Recent research has taken a deeper dive into RNU4ATAC, a gene that plays a role in the splicing of RNA. Scientists examined a large group of patients to better understand how changes in this gene affect health and to refine methods for detecting these changes. The study highlights the importance of
The SET gene is part of a group that controls how DNA turns into proteins, a process called transcription. It works with other proteins to keep certain genes turned off when needed. Scientists think that harmful changes in SET can lead to a brain development problem, but only a few people have been
A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer.
The National Science Foundation has decided to keep a network of ocean sensors in place after the Trump administration’s plan to remove many of them sparked protests. More than 900 instruments across U. S. waters record currents, temperatures and marine life, feeding data that helps forecast weat
