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Ketamine therapy shown effective in treating severe depression in veterans, study finds

February 10, 2024

Ketamine therapy shown effective in treating severe depression in veterans, study finds

A University of Michigan study showed the effectiveness of ketamine therapies in treating severe depression in veterans. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin Gerstner weighed risks and benefits.

How are prescription drugs named? A drug development expert shares the process

February 9, 2024

How are prescription drugs named? A drug development expert shares the process

There's an intentional method to drug naming, according to the American Medical Association. BioPhy CEO Dr. Dave Latshaw breaks down what goes into it.

Chicago woman loses 170 pounds with Mounjaro drug, claims people tell her she 'cheated' on weight loss

February 6, 2024

Chicago woman loses 170 pounds with Mounjaro drug, claims people tell her she 'cheated' on weight loss

An Illinois mom of three is speaking out about her major weight loss with the help of a tirzepatide drug. Amy Kane claims people tell her she's "cheating" in her weight loss journey.

California considers psychedelic therapy bill after Gov. Newsom vetoes hallucinogen decriminalization

February 6, 2024

California considers psychedelic therapy bill after Gov. Newsom vetoes hallucinogen decriminalization

CA Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to decriminalize certain hallucinogens, but a new bill has arisen to legalize psychedelic therapy, which would come with comprehensive safeguards.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.