A cancer patient's second chance at motherhood, plus a pastor's journey through depression

News May 15, 2024

And more of the top Fox News Health stories and videos from the past week

Kelly Spill of New Jersey was a new mom with a 1-month-old son (shown at left) when she was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. (Kelly Spill)

SECOND CHANCE – A New Jersey mother was able to have another baby thanks to an experimental cancer therapy that protected her fertility. Continue reading…

STICKER SHOCK – Health services could cost significantly more for patients who have private insurance coverage. Doctors discuss the discrepancy. Continue reading…

‘STAY WELL’ – A pastor shares his own journey through depression and tips for others to protect their mental health. Continue reading…

Mark Dance, pictured with his wife, Janet Dance, said he suffered through a three-year period of depression while serving as a pastor. (Dr. Mark Dance)

NINE LIVES – A life-saving medication for cats is finally poised to be available in the U.S., putting pet owners' minds at ease. Continue reading…

TAKING A TOLL – A large share of nurses are planning to leave the profession, a new report reveals. Here's why they're fed up. Continue reading…

More than one-third of the nurses who took part in a recent survey of 1,155 nurses across the U.S. are "extremely likely" to change jobs. (iStock)

ANTI-DEMENTIA DIET? – A common cooking ingredient has been linked with reduced dementia mortality risk. Nutritionists weigh in. Continue reading…

TECH TROUBLES – Using artificial intelligence for patient communications may not reduce burnout as much as expected, studies show. Continue reading…

NATURE'S MEDICINE – An orangutan healed its own wound using medicinal leaves found in the wild. See the amazing photos. Continue reading…

An orangutan that sustained a facial wound, shown on the left, treated it himself, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports earlier this month. In the image on the right, his scar is just barely noticeable. (Armas Fitra & Safruddin & TNGL & KLHK & MPI & UNAS & YEL)