About Dr. Rachel Mendez

Dr. Rachel Mendez holds an MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine before transitioning to science communication. With over a decade of experience translating complex clinical research for general audiences, she has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications and health journalism outlets. Her writing focuses on oncology, metabolic disease, and emerging therapeutics. She reviews primary research papers and FDA announcements directly, ensuring every story on Curative News reflects what the data actually shows.

Articles 125 published
FDA Clears Investigational Drug for Chemotherapy Pain and Neuropathy
Treatment FDA Clears Investigational Drug for Chemotherapy Pain and Neuropathy
Researchers Halt Pancreatic Tumor Growth Using Repurposed Drug Combination
Cancer Researchers Halt Pancreatic Tumor Growth Using Repurposed Drug Combination
Virginia Prepares for Medical Psilocybin Use Following Anticipated FDA Approval
Mental Health Virginia Prepares for Medical Psilocybin Use Following Anticipated FDA Approval
Trump Administration Directs $50 Million and Policy Shift to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research
Mental Health Trump Administration Directs $50 Million and Policy Shift to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research
Four Novel Therapies Approach FDA Approval Offering New Hope for Chronic Conditions
Treatment Four Novel Therapies Approach FDA Approval Offering New Hope for Chronic Conditions
Federal Initiative Fast Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Health Conditions
Mental Health Federal Initiative Fast Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Health Conditions
South African Surgeons Save Teen's Leg with Pioneering Liquid Nitrogen Cancer Procedure
Treatment South African Surgeons Save Teen's Leg with Pioneering Liquid Nitrogen Cancer Procedure
Federal Order Accelerates Psychedelic Research and Access for Mental Health Treatment
Mental Health Federal Order Accelerates Psychedelic Research and Access for Mental Health Treatment
Scientists Target Hijacked Growth System in Potential Liver and Bowel Cancer Treatment
Treatment Scientists Target Hijacked Growth System in Potential Liver and Bowel Cancer Treatment
Experimental Drug Shows High Response Rate in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Trial
Cancer Experimental Drug Shows High Response Rate in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Trial
New Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy Shows Strong Early Results in Clinical Trial
Treatment New Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy Shows Strong Early Results in Clinical Trial
New AI and Cell Therapy Advances Show Promise for Overcoming Treatment Resistance
Cancer New AI and Cell Therapy Advances Show Promise for Overcoming Treatment Resistance
Pancreatic Cancer Pill Nearly Doubles Survival in Pivotal Trial
Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Pill Nearly Doubles Survival in Pivotal Trial
FDA Caps Year With Wave of New Cancer Drug Approvals and Expanded Options
Cancer FDA Caps Year With Wave of New Cancer Drug Approvals and Expanded Options
FDA Clears First Cancer Drug for Human Trials Using Only Human Organoid Data
Cancer FDA Clears First Cancer Drug for Human Trials Using Only Human Organoid Data
Pioneering CAR-T Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Autoimmune Diseases
Cancer Pioneering CAR-T Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Autoimmune Diseases
Hands On Event Aims to Spark Medical Career Interest in Rural Minnesota Youth
Pediatrics Hands On Event Aims to Spark Medical Career Interest in Rural Minnesota Youth
FDA Clears Novel Switchable CAR-T Therapy Trial for Major Autoimmune Diseases
Treatment FDA Clears Novel Switchable CAR-T Therapy Trial for Major Autoimmune Diseases
Teddy Bear Clinics Help Children Overcome Fear of Doctors Through Play
Pediatrics Teddy Bear Clinics Help Children Overcome Fear of Doctors Through Play
Open Science Project Advances Potential Therapy for Rare Childhood Brain Cancer
Pediatrics Open Science Project Advances Potential Therapy for Rare Childhood Brain Cancer
Gene Therapy Shows Unprecedented Tumor Eradication in Aggressive Brain Cancer Models
Cancer Gene Therapy Shows Unprecedented Tumor Eradication in Aggressive Brain Cancer Models
New Therapies and Rising Youth Cases Highlight Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
Cancer New Therapies and Rising Youth Cases Highlight Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
New Daily Pill Aims to Extend Lifespan and Health of Senior Dogs
Treatment New Daily Pill Aims to Extend Lifespan and Health of Senior Dogs
Focused Ultrasound Procedure Shows Promise for Parkinson's Symptoms in Patient Story
Treatment Focused Ultrasound Procedure Shows Promise for Parkinson's Symptoms in Patient Story
Global Trial Launches Pioneering CAR-T Therapy for Young People With Solid Tumors
Cancer Global Trial Launches Pioneering CAR-T Therapy for Young People With Solid Tumors
Rebecca Crews Shares Parkinson's Journey and Hope from New Focused Ultrasound Therapy
Treatment Rebecca Crews Shares Parkinson's Journey and Hope from New Focused Ultrasound Therapy
FDA Approves Seven New Neurological Therapies in Landmark Quarter for Patients
Treatment FDA Approves Seven New Neurological Therapies in Landmark Quarter for Patients
New Nanoparticle Therapy Targets Lung Cancer and Muscle Wasting Simultaneously
Cancer New Nanoparticle Therapy Targets Lung Cancer and Muscle Wasting Simultaneously
Bipartisan Bill Directs VA to Prepare for Future Psychedelic Therapies
Mental Health Bipartisan Bill Directs VA to Prepare for Future Psychedelic Therapies
Eye Drops Derived from Pig Semen Show Promise in Treating Childhood Eye Cancer
Cancer Eye Drops Derived from Pig Semen Show Promise in Treating Childhood Eye Cancer
FDA Approves First Convenient Daily Pill for Weight Loss Without Meal Restrictions
Treatment FDA Approves First Convenient Daily Pill for Weight Loss Without Meal Restrictions
FDA Approves New Daily Pill for Weight Management as Second Oral GLP-1 Option
Treatment FDA Approves New Daily Pill for Weight Management as Second Oral GLP-1 Option
FDA Approves New Oral Weight Loss Drug Foundayo as Market Expands
Treatment FDA Approves New Oral Weight Loss Drug Foundayo as Market Expands
Partnership Secures Production for Advanced Liver Cancer Therapy Eye90
Cancer Partnership Secures Production for Advanced Liver Cancer Therapy Eye90
Novel Fibroblast Therapy Clears Manufacturing Hurdle for Diabetic Wound Trial
Treatment Novel Fibroblast Therapy Clears Manufacturing Hurdle for Diabetic Wound Trial
Researchers Identify Key Protein That Fuels Pancreatic Cancer Growth
Cancer Researchers Identify Key Protein That Fuels Pancreatic Cancer Growth
FDA Grants Priority Review for First Targeted Therapy for Severe Genetic Epilepsies
Treatment FDA Grants Priority Review for First Targeted Therapy for Severe Genetic Epilepsies
Sonoma Culinary Event Raises 3.5 Million Dollars for Nationwide Cancer Research
Cancer Sonoma Culinary Event Raises 3.5 Million Dollars for Nationwide Cancer Research
New Urine Test and Smart Nanoprobe Offer Dual Advance in Precision Cancer Care
Cancer New Urine Test and Smart Nanoprobe Offer Dual Advance in Precision Cancer Care
Heart Drug Mavacamten Shows Promise for Teens with Inherited Heart Condition
Treatment Heart Drug Mavacamten Shows Promise for Teens with Inherited Heart Condition
New Targeted Therapy and Surgical Advances Improve Outlook for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Cancer New Targeted Therapy and Surgical Advances Improve Outlook for Colorectal Cancer Patients
New Triple Action Weight Loss Drug Shows Promise in Advanced Trials
Treatment New Triple Action Weight Loss Drug Shows Promise in Advanced Trials
New Off-the-Shelf CAR-T Therapy Gains FDA Breakthrough Status for Aggressive T-Cell Cancers
Cancer New Off-the-Shelf CAR-T Therapy Gains FDA Breakthrough Status for Aggressive T-Cell Cancers
European Regulators Recommend Five New Therapies Including Easier to Use Myeloma Treatment
Treatment European Regulators Recommend Five New Therapies Including Easier to Use Myeloma Treatment
Prostate Cancer Survival Doubles with Early Use of Drug in Major Trial
Cancer Prostate Cancer Survival Doubles with Early Use of Drug in Major Trial
FDA Approves First Therapy for Ultra Rare Rapid Aging Disease Progeria
Treatment FDA Approves First Therapy for Ultra Rare Rapid Aging Disease Progeria
New Ovarian Cancer Drug Extends Survival for Patients with Resistant Disease
Cancer New Ovarian Cancer Drug Extends Survival for Patients with Resistant Disease
Study Finds Alternative Medicine Raises Mortality Risk for Breast Cancer Patients
Cancer Study Finds Alternative Medicine Raises Mortality Risk for Breast Cancer Patients
Cancer Research Campaign Hits 250 Million Milestone to Accelerate New Treatments
Cancer Cancer Research Campaign Hits 250 Million Milestone to Accelerate New Treatments
FDA Approves Higher Dose Wegovy Offering Greater Average Weight Loss
Treatment FDA Approves Higher Dose Wegovy Offering Greater Average Weight Loss
FDA Approves First Brain-Penetrating Therapy for Hunter Syndrome in Decades
Treatment FDA Approves First Brain-Penetrating Therapy for Hunter Syndrome in Decades
Senate Bill Aims to Establish VA Office for Psychedelic Therapy Research
Mental Health Senate Bill Aims to Establish VA Office for Psychedelic Therapy Research
Zika Virus Engineered to Target Deadly Brain Cancer in Early Development
Cancer Zika Virus Engineered to Target Deadly Brain Cancer in Early Development
New Medical Foam Stabilizes Critical Abdominal Bleeding in Clinical Trial
Treatment New Medical Foam Stabilizes Critical Abdominal Bleeding in Clinical Trial
FDA Approves New Standard of Care for Head and Neck Cancer After Two Decades
Cancer FDA Approves New Standard of Care for Head and Neck Cancer After Two Decades
First Targeted Therapy Approved for Debilitating Rare Blood Disorder
Cancer First Targeted Therapy Approved for Debilitating Rare Blood Disorder
FDA Clears Novel Non-Hormonal Treatment for Endometriosis to Enter Clinical Trials
Treatment FDA Clears Novel Non-Hormonal Treatment for Endometriosis to Enter Clinical Trials
US Health Authorities Continue Compassionate Access to Monkeypox Drug Tecovirimat
Treatment US Health Authorities Continue Compassionate Access to Monkeypox Drug Tecovirimat
Inhaled Antibiotic Shows Promise for Earlier Treatment of Serious Lung Infection
Treatment Inhaled Antibiotic Shows Promise for Earlier Treatment of Serious Lung Infection
New Breast Cancer Research Highlights Targeted Therapies and Patient Care Advances
Cancer New Breast Cancer Research Highlights Targeted Therapies and Patient Care Advances
New FDA Guidance Accelerates Myeloma Drug Approvals and Patient Access
Cancer New FDA Guidance Accelerates Myeloma Drug Approvals and Patient Access
New Targeted Therapy Approved for Advanced Gastric Cancer in China
Cancer New Targeted Therapy Approved for Advanced Gastric Cancer in China
New Prostate Cancer Immunotherapies and Protein Destroying Drugs Near Approval
Cancer New Prostate Cancer Immunotherapies and Protein Destroying Drugs Near Approval
FDA Approves Higher-Dose Semaglutide for Weight Management Following Accelerated Review
Treatment FDA Approves Higher-Dose Semaglutide for Weight Management Following Accelerated Review
New Drug Awaits FDA Decision Offering Hope for Children With Fatal Hunter Syndrome
Pediatrics New Drug Awaits FDA Decision Offering Hope for Children With Fatal Hunter Syndrome
Drug Maker Seeks US Approval for First Ataxia-Telangiectasia Treatment
Treatment Drug Maker Seeks US Approval for First Ataxia-Telangiectasia Treatment
AI and Proteomics Collaboration Aims to Unlock New Targets for Tough Cancers
Cancer AI and Proteomics Collaboration Aims to Unlock New Targets for Tough Cancers
FDA Approves First Self-Administered Nasal Spray for Sudden Heart Rhythm Episodes
Treatment FDA Approves First Self-Administered Nasal Spray for Sudden Heart Rhythm Episodes
Researcher Unveils Decade-Long Strategy to Outsmart Cancer Through Immune System Retraining
Cancer Researcher Unveils Decade-Long Strategy to Outsmart Cancer Through Immune System Retraining
FDA Approves First Oral IL-23 Inhibitor for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Treatment FDA Approves First Oral IL-23 Inhibitor for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
New Non Hormonal Therapies and Needle Free Epinephrine Advance Patient Care in 2025
Breakthrough New Non Hormonal Therapies and Needle Free Epinephrine Advance Patient Care in 2025
New Cancer Drug Halts Tumor Growth by Isolating Key Gene Mutation
Cancer New Cancer Drug Halts Tumor Growth by Isolating Key Gene Mutation
Shanghai Firm's Diabetes Drug Gains First Approval in Hong Kong
Treatment Shanghai Firm's Diabetes Drug Gains First Approval in Hong Kong
Michigan Patient First in State to Receive Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
Breakthrough Michigan Patient First in State to Receive Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
Novel Autoimmune Disease Therapy Shows Promise in Early Human Trial
Breakthrough Novel Autoimmune Disease Therapy Shows Promise in Early Human Trial
New Immunotherapies and Tools Show Promise Against Aggressive Brain Cancer
Cancer New Immunotherapies and Tools Show Promise Against Aggressive Brain Cancer
Regulators Pledge to Streamline Gene Therapy Approvals for Rare Diseases
Treatment Regulators Pledge to Streamline Gene Therapy Approvals for Rare Diseases
Pfizer's Atirmociclib Shows Promise in Delaying Advanced Breast Cancer
Cancer Pfizer's Atirmociclib Shows Promise in Delaying Advanced Breast Cancer
EU Approves First Perioperative Immunotherapy for Early Gastric Cancers
Breakthrough EU Approves First Perioperative Immunotherapy for Early Gastric Cancers
Major US Donation Funds Trial of Novel Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treatment Major US Donation Funds Trial of Novel Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
First Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Slowing Huntington's Disease Progression
Breakthrough First Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Slowing Huntington's Disease Progression
Scientists Identify Promising New Treatment Pathway for Rare Rett Syndrome
Breakthrough Scientists Identify Promising New Treatment Pathway for Rare Rett Syndrome
Alzheimer's Drug Development Emerges From Long Period Of Setbacks
Breakthrough Alzheimer's Drug Development Emerges From Long Period Of Setbacks
New Research Initiative Aims to Cure Type 1 Diabetes Without Immunosuppression
Breakthrough New Research Initiative Aims to Cure Type 1 Diabetes Without Immunosuppression
New Heart Valve Procedure Offers Alternative To Open Heart Surgery
Treatment New Heart Valve Procedure Offers Alternative To Open Heart Surgery
Universal Nasal Spray Vaccine Protects Against Covid Flu and Pneumonia
Breakthrough Universal Nasal Spray Vaccine Protects Against Covid Flu and Pneumonia
FDA Unveils Plan To Speed Approval Of Rare Disease Treatments
Treatment FDA Unveils Plan To Speed Approval Of Rare Disease Treatments
Gene Therapy Restores Crucial Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Restores Crucial Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
FDA To Allow Single-Study Drug Approvals In Bid To Speed New Treatments
Breakthrough FDA To Allow Single-Study Drug Approvals In Bid To Speed New Treatments
FDA Approves First New Treatment for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer in Years
Cancer FDA Approves First New Treatment for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer in Years
Triple Drug Combo Overcomes Treatment Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer Models
Cancer Triple Drug Combo Overcomes Treatment Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer Models
Ten Cancer Breakthroughs Reshape Treatment and Offer New Hope
Cancer Ten Cancer Breakthroughs Reshape Treatment and Offer New Hope
New Oral Therapies Lead Major Advances In Breast Cancer Treatment
Cancer New Oral Therapies Lead Major Advances In Breast Cancer Treatment
Breakthroughs Bring First Potential Treatments for Huntington's Disease Closer
Breakthrough Breakthroughs Bring First Potential Treatments for Huntington's Disease Closer
Personalized Cancer Drug Regimens Show Significant Improvement in Treatment Success
Cancer Personalized Cancer Drug Regimens Show Significant Improvement in Treatment Success
Cancer Experts Predict Major Advances in Research and Treatment for 2026
Cancer Cancer Experts Predict Major Advances in Research and Treatment for 2026
MRNA Vaccine Technology Shows Promise For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Breakthrough MRNA Vaccine Technology Shows Promise For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Scientists Develop Novel Strategy to Potentially Cure Type 1 Diabetes
Breakthrough Scientists Develop Novel Strategy to Potentially Cure Type 1 Diabetes
Two Promising Parkinson's Therapies Enter Final Phase of Human Trials
Treatment Two Promising Parkinson's Therapies Enter Final Phase of Human Trials
FDA Approves Six Novel Cancer Therapies In Landmark Month For Oncology
Cancer FDA Approves Six Novel Cancer Therapies In Landmark Month For Oncology
FDA Approves 46 New Drugs in 2025 as Treatment Options Expand
Treatment FDA Approves 46 New Drugs in 2025 as Treatment Options Expand
Key FDA Approvals of 2025 Signal Major Shifts in Patient Treatment
Treatment Key FDA Approvals of 2025 Signal Major Shifts in Patient Treatment
Study Shows Full Neurological Recovery From Alzheimer's Is Possible in Animals
Breakthrough Study Shows Full Neurological Recovery From Alzheimer's Is Possible in Animals
New Research Offers Fresh Approaches To Treat Heart And Brain Disease
Breakthrough New Research Offers Fresh Approaches To Treat Heart And Brain Disease
Cancer Research Gains Momentum With New Funding And Treatment Advances In 2025
Cancer Cancer Research Gains Momentum With New Funding And Treatment Advances In 2025
Five Major Shifts Poised To Redefine Cancer Survival And Access By 2026
Cancer Five Major Shifts Poised To Redefine Cancer Survival And Access By 2026
Gene Therapy Breakthrough Shows Promise for Rare Neurological Disorder
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Breakthrough Shows Promise for Rare Neurological Disorder
New Cancer Drugs Approved in 2025 After Pivotal Clinical Trial Results
Cancer New Cancer Drugs Approved in 2025 After Pivotal Clinical Trial Results
FDA Expands Bladder Cancer Drug Approval to Earlier Treatment Stages
Cancer FDA Expands Bladder Cancer Drug Approval to Earlier Treatment Stages
Alzheimer's Research Reaches an Inflection Point With New Treatments
Breakthrough Alzheimer's Research Reaches an Inflection Point With New Treatments
FDA Grants Priority Review to New Hypertension Drug for Treatment-Resistant Cases
Breakthrough FDA Grants Priority Review to New Hypertension Drug for Treatment-Resistant Cases
Scientists Uncover New Immune Strategy to Clear Dangerous Cholesterol
Breakthrough Scientists Uncover New Immune Strategy to Clear Dangerous Cholesterol
New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Crimean Congo Fever
Breakthrough New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Crimean Congo Fever
Early Gene Therapy Trial Shows Promise for Treating Hunter Syndrome
Breakthrough Early Gene Therapy Trial Shows Promise for Treating Hunter Syndrome
Seven Medical Breakthroughs That Transformed Global Health And Medicine
Breakthrough Seven Medical Breakthroughs That Transformed Global Health And Medicine
Gentle Stem Cell and Islet Transplant Cures Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
Breakthrough Gentle Stem Cell and Islet Transplant Cures Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
High-Fat Diet May Fuel Cancer Spread Through Blood Clotting Mechanism
Cancer High-Fat Diet May Fuel Cancer Spread Through Blood Clotting Mechanism
Emerging Research Explores Potential Cures for Diabetes
Treatment Emerging Research Explores Potential Cures for Diabetes
New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Elephant Herpesvirus
Breakthrough New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Elephant Herpesvirus
A Family's Loss Fuels Advocacy for Advanced Cancer Research
Cancer A Family's Loss Fuels Advocacy for Advanced Cancer Research
First Treatment Shown to Slow Devastating Huntington's Disease Progression
Breakthrough First Treatment Shown to Slow Devastating Huntington's Disease Progression
Promising Cancer Therapy Advances to Next Stage of Human Trials
Cancer Promising Cancer Therapy Advances to Next Stage of Human Trials
Cancer Discovery Paves Way For New Tumor Vaccine
Breakthrough Cancer Discovery Paves Way For New Tumor Vaccine
Chinese Diabetes Treatments Gain Global Traction After Domestic Success
Treatment Chinese Diabetes Treatments Gain Global Traction After Domestic Success
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status for Promising Behçet's Disease Treatment
Breakthrough FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status for Promising Behçet's Disease Treatment