Health

FDA Approves Leucovorin as First Drug for Rare Genetic Disorder, After Touted as Autism Treatment

The move comes months after the Trump administration touted leucovorin as a potential therapy for a broader group of patients with autism symptoms.

Highly successful people fail, too—but they use these 5 phrases to stay motivated, says expert

"Beliefs peppered with self-criticism can tank motivation, but turning negative self-talk into more positive language can fuel tenacity," says Nir Eyal, author of "Beyond Belief."

A 24-year-old who ditched her smartphone and social media wants you to be 'appstinent' too

Appstinence founder Gabriela Nguyen deleted her social media accounts and downgraded to a dumbphone after finding the tech had become her "center of gravity."

FDA declines to approve leucovorin for autism

The Trump administration appears to be walking back its statements from last year that the prescription drug leucovorin can be used to treat certain patients with autism.

Minnesota company lands $610M contract to combat Texas screwworm crisis

This week, Texas advanced plans to build a new sterile fly production facility, an integral part of the government’s strategy to keep the New World Screwworm from devastating the state’s multibillion-dollar livestock industry.

Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination

Federal officials on Monday issued a recall for clams and raw oysters distributed in at least nine states due to concerns that they may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the "stomach flu."