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An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for cancer patients, but doctors are pushing for its approval for autism.

Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.

The worst measles outbreak to hit Texas in a decade has now crossed the Texas New Mexico border and there are now eight cases in Lea County.

A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.

Amid outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., experts weigh in on best practices for preparing eggs safely. See the video from Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King’s College London.

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people’s triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis this week.

A father from Seattle, Washington was shocked and overwhelmed after strangers came together to raise more than $150k for him to go through life-saving cancer treatment.

The launch of the platform MAHA.io was announced by the CEO of MAHA after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became Health and Human Services secretary. The hub will create a network to inform Americans of MAHA initiatives.

Functional medicine provider Dr. Austin Lake of Tulsa, Oklahoma, breaks down several women’s health issues that he hopes the burgeoning MAHA movement will address.

Minnesota has declared a state of emergency due to a trifecta of bird flu strains. The state’s Department of Agriculture provides more information about how this move can help farmers.

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that measles cases in certain counties are still rising, mostly involving school-aged children. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the threat.

A study from the Murdoch Research Children’s Institute (MCRI) in Australia found 64% of respondents reported at least three episodes of anxiety or depression as teens. A health expert weighed in.

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.

A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has received a “a conditional license” for its bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. An infectious diseases expert comments.

John Ryan, a U.S. Navy veteran, beat cancer through nearly a decade of experimental immunotherapy treatment. The vet shared his motivation to persevere in an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital.

Ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation as head of the HHS, Dr. Dino Prato spoke about what is putting people’s health at risk — and why he supports MAHA’s initiative to improve the wellness of all Americans.

A young British woman, age 23, was given just a 5% chance of survival after a life-threatening skiing accident — and shared the story of her “miracle” recovery.