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
Mental Health
Virginia Prepares for Medical Psilocybin Use Following Anticipated FDA Approval
April 20, 2026
Mental Health
Trump Administration Directs $50 Million and Policy Shift to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research
April 20, 2026
Treatment
Four Novel Therapies Approach FDA Approval Offering New Hope for Chronic Conditions
April 19, 2026
Mental Health
Federal Initiative Fast Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Health Conditions
April 19, 2026
Treatment
South African Surgeons Save Teen's Leg with Pioneering Liquid Nitrogen Cancer Procedure
April 19, 2026
Mental Health
Federal Order Accelerates Psychedelic Research and Access for Mental Health Treatment
April 18, 2026
Treatment
Scientists Target Hijacked Growth System in Potential Liver and Bowel Cancer Treatment
April 17, 2026
Cancer
Experimental Drug Shows High Response Rate in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Trial
April 15, 2026
Treatment
New Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy Shows Strong Early Results in Clinical Trial
April 15, 2026
Cancer
New AI and Cell Therapy Advances Show Promise for Overcoming Treatment Resistance
April 14, 2026
Pediatrics
Hands On Event Aims to Spark Medical Career Interest in Rural Minnesota Youth
April 12, 2026
Treatment
FDA Clears Novel Switchable CAR-T Therapy Trial for Major Autoimmune Diseases
April 10, 2026
Pediatrics
Open Science Project Advances Potential Therapy for Rare Childhood Brain Cancer
April 10, 2026
Cancer
Gene Therapy Shows Unprecedented Tumor Eradication in Aggressive Brain Cancer Models
April 10, 2026
Cancer
New Therapies and Rising Youth Cases Highlight Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
April 10, 2026
Treatment
Focused Ultrasound Procedure Shows Promise for Parkinson's Symptoms in Patient Story
April 9, 2026
Cancer
Global Trial Launches Pioneering CAR-T Therapy for Young People With Solid Tumors
April 8, 2026
Treatment
Rebecca Crews Shares Parkinson's Journey and Hope from New Focused Ultrasound Therapy
April 8, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves Seven New Neurological Therapies in Landmark Quarter for Patients
April 8, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves First Convenient Daily Pill for Weight Loss Without Meal Restrictions
April 3, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves New Daily Pill for Weight Management as Second Oral GLP-1 Option
April 1, 2026
Treatment
Novel Fibroblast Therapy Clears Manufacturing Hurdle for Diabetic Wound Trial
April 1, 2026
Treatment
FDA Grants Priority Review for First Targeted Therapy for Severe Genetic Epilepsies
March 31, 2026
Cancer
Sonoma Culinary Event Raises 3.5 Million Dollars for Nationwide Cancer Research
March 30, 2026
Cancer
New Urine Test and Smart Nanoprobe Offer Dual Advance in Precision Cancer Care
March 30, 2026
Treatment
Heart Drug Mavacamten Shows Promise for Teens with Inherited Heart Condition
March 29, 2026
Treatment
European Regulators Recommend Five New Therapies Including Easier to Use Myeloma Treatment
March 27, 2026
Cancer
Study Finds Alternative Medicine Raises Mortality Risk for Breast Cancer Patients
March 26, 2026
Cancer
Cancer Research Campaign Hits 250 Million Milestone to Accelerate New Treatments
March 26, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves First Brain-Penetrating Therapy for Hunter Syndrome in Decades
March 25, 2026
Mental Health
Senate Bill Aims to Establish VA Office for Psychedelic Therapy Research
March 25, 2026
Treatment
FDA Clears Novel Non-Hormonal Treatment for Endometriosis to Enter Clinical Trials
March 25, 2026
Treatment
US Health Authorities Continue Compassionate Access to Monkeypox Drug Tecovirimat
March 25, 2026
Treatment
Inhaled Antibiotic Shows Promise for Earlier Treatment of Serious Lung Infection
March 24, 2026
Cancer
New Breast Cancer Research Highlights Targeted Therapies and Patient Care Advances
March 24, 2026
Cancer
New Prostate Cancer Immunotherapies and Protein Destroying Drugs Near Approval
March 23, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves Higher-Dose Semaglutide for Weight Management Following Accelerated Review
March 22, 2026
Pediatrics
New Drug Awaits FDA Decision Offering Hope for Children With Fatal Hunter Syndrome
March 21, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves First Self-Administered Nasal Spray for Sudden Heart Rhythm Episodes
March 20, 2026
Treatment
FDA Approves First Oral IL-23 Inhibitor for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
March 19, 2026
Breakthrough
New Non Hormonal Therapies and Needle Free Epinephrine Advance Patient Care in 2025
March 19, 2026
Breakthrough
Michigan Patient First in State to Receive Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
March 18, 2026
Treatment
Major US Donation Funds Trial of Novel Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
March 16, 2026
Breakthrough
First Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Slowing Huntington's Disease Progression
March 5, 2026
Breakthrough
Scientists Identify Promising New Treatment Pathway for Rare Rett Syndrome
March 5, 2026
Breakthrough
New Research Initiative Aims to Cure Type 1 Diabetes Without Immunosuppression
March 2, 2026
Breakthrough
Universal Nasal Spray Vaccine Protects Against Covid Flu and Pneumonia
February 23, 2026
Breakthrough
FDA To Allow Single-Study Drug Approvals In Bid To Speed New Treatments
February 19, 2026
Cancer
Triple Drug Combo Overcomes Treatment Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer Models
January 29, 2026
Breakthrough
Breakthroughs Bring First Potential Treatments for Huntington's Disease Closer
January 14, 2026
Cancer
Personalized Cancer Drug Regimens Show Significant Improvement in Treatment Success
January 8, 2026
Breakthrough
Study Shows Full Neurological Recovery From Alzheimer's Is Possible in Animals
December 23, 2025
Breakthrough
New Research Offers Fresh Approaches To Treat Heart And Brain Disease
December 18, 2025
Cancer
Cancer Research Gains Momentum With New Funding And Treatment Advances In 2025
December 18, 2025
Breakthrough
Gene Therapy Breakthrough Shows Promise for Rare Neurological Disorder
December 15, 2025
Breakthrough
FDA Grants Priority Review to New Hypertension Drug for Treatment-Resistant Cases
December 2, 2025
Breakthrough
Seven Medical Breakthroughs That Transformed Global Health And Medicine
November 19, 2025
Breakthrough
First Treatment Shown to Slow Devastating Huntington's Disease Progression
September 24, 2025