Medications - Page 41

February 6, 2024

Cancer patients and doctors team up to change how cancer drugs are tested

After advocacy from patients and doctors, the FDA is now pushing drugmakers to find the lowest effective dose of cancer drugs to reduce harsh side effects.

February 4, 2024

Weekend read: Top stories of the week in Health in case you missed them

In case you missed them: Here is a roundup of some of the top Health stories and developments that Fox News Digital covered over the past week. Catch up this weekend on critical news.

February 4, 2024

Is your sleep interrupted by leg cramps? Here are some of the most surprising causes

Are painful leg cramps, or charley horses, waking you up at night? Two doctors shared insights and information about the causes and treatments of nighttime leg cramps.

January 29, 2024

Ovarian cancer treatment on fast track for FDA approval as chemo alternatives emerge: 'We're making progress'

Ovarian cancer drug RC88 by RemeGen received FDA approval for Phase 2 clinical trials. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Brian Slomovitz and other experts weighed in on the drug's potential.

January 28, 2024

AI-designed drug for inflammatory bowel disease enters human clinical trials: 'A significant need'

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) impacts 1.6 million people in the U.S. — and a new artificial intelligence drug from Insilico Medicine could help alleviate symptoms. The company's CEO shares details.

January 24, 2024

Ohio mother hopes for a cure to save her son, 8, from rare, fatal disease: ‘Gut-wrenching’

Batten disease affects three out of every 100,000 children. Emily Blackburn, 32, found out in March 2023 that her 7-year-old son, Grayson Naff, has the rare, genetic, fatal disorder.

January 24, 2024

Ask a health expert: ‘Should I take Paxlovid if I have COVID?’

Sean Marchese, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center in Florida, reveals who should, and shouldn't, take Paxlovid after a COVID-19 diagnosis.

January 21, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy overdose calls have spiked, experts say — here’s what to know about dangerous doses

As the popularity of semaglutide weight loss medications continues to grow, so does the rate of potentially dangerous overdoses. Experts share warning signs and prevention tips.

January 20, 2024

Scabies outbreak in UK linked to drug shortages, experts confirm: 'Progressively worse'

U.K. doctors are sounding the alarm about a surge in scabies cases across the country, according to reports. Experts weigh in on drug shortages and prevention tips.

January 19, 2024

Marine vet touts benefits of psychedelic-assisted PTSD drugs as FDA considers MDMA approval

A drug application for psychedelic-assisted therapies has been filed for FDA approval. Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer shares the benefits of the treatment, with doctors also weighing in.