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December 30, 2023

Burn treatment made from pineapples reduces need for skin grafting surgery: 'New avenue of wound care'

A new medicinal gel made from pineapples could be a “game-changer" for burn patients. Doctors at Stony Brook Medicine shared details with Fox News Digital; Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in as well.

December 18, 2023

5 myths about ketamine, the drug tied to Matthew Perry's death, according to doctors

After Matthew Perry’s cause of death was ruled as “acute effects of ketamine" on Friday, experts are speaking out about misconceptions surrounding the drug.

December 17, 2023

Most notable drug and vaccine approvals of 2023, according to pharmacists

GoodRx Health, an American health care company and telemedicine platform, compiled a list of some of the most influential drug and vaccine approvals of 2023. Here is a year-in-review roundup.

December 15, 2023

Source of severe morning sickness found in new study, could enable relief during pregnancy

A subset of pregnant women have severe, potentially debilitating nausea and vomiting — and now a new study has pinpointed the source, which could lead to new treatments.

December 14, 2023

Marijuana use among pregnant women is linked to low birth weight, study finds

A new study has found that marijuana use during pregnancy was linked with low birth weight for babies, along with high blood pressure, stillbirth and medically indicated preterm birth.

December 14, 2023

ChatGPT found by study to spread inaccuracies when answering medication questions

A Long Island University study found that nearly 75% of drug-related queries submitted to ChatGPT came back with incomplete or wrong responses. Fox News Digital spoke to experts.

December 13, 2023

Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study

Nearly 20% of healthy adults have at least one organ aging at an accelerated rate — which increases disease risk. Here's what to know about a new study out of Stanford University.

December 11, 2023

‘Remarkable’ gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease is approved by FDA

The FDA has approved the world’s first gene-edited treatment for symptoms of sickle cell disease. Experts weigh in on the potential benefits and limitations.

December 10, 2023

Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol use disorder symptoms, study suggests

Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce symptoms of alcohol use disorder, according to a new study. Two experts discuss the findings.

December 10, 2023

Anti-aging drug for dogs from San Francisco firm moves closer to gaining FDA approval

A drug that could potentially extend the life of large-breed dogs is closer to being approved by the FDA. Veterinarians comment on the medication's potential.