The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday its rejection of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. The decision was based on “significant limitations” that “prevent the agency from concluding that the drug is safe and effective for the proposed indication,” the FDA stated, according to The Associated Press. MDMA, also known as ecstasy...
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Veterans advocate for MDMA, also known as ecstasy, to be used in therapy to treat PTSD
In what could be a pivotal moment for the future of psychedelic medicine, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing a decision to approve MDMA-AT, also known as ecstasy or molly, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA is expected to make a decision by Aug. 11. The decision will have a huge impact...
Texas man tracks down grandfather's WWII military jacket riddled with shrapnel holes
A paramedic with the Houston Fire Department eager to learn more about his late grandfather’s military service had a stroke of luck after he began his research. Mark Holmes of Pearland, Texas, told Fox News Digital that a simple Google search not only taught him about his paternal grandfather, William Watson Holmes, and his service...
Unclaimed Navy veteran to be laid to rest in presence of community
An unclaimed Navy veteran is being laid to rest Wednesday in Wichita, Kansas, in the presence of his community.Stephen J. Morrison, born in 1958, was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1977.After no relations claimed him after his death last month, Morrison is being given full military honors for his funeral service at...
Watchdog claims victory over Pentagon animal testing as lawmakers demand accounting of taxpayer funds
After several lawmakers criticized the Pentagon for sanctioning painful experiments on dogs, an animal-testing watchdog group said the Defense Department is only the latest agency to be exposed. Now, one-by-one, departments have been forced to put a stop to it. One month after Fox News reported on the matter, representatives Young Kim, R-Calif., and Donald...
Florida Congressman Mike Waltz to release new book on Green Beret lessons and leadership
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Mike Waltz, R Fla., who represents Florida’s 6th Congressional District, will release a new book this fall called “Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret.” The book will be out from St. Martin’s Press on Oct. 22, 2024. Waltz, a retired colonel, is the first Green Beret to be...
On this day in history, July 24, 1998, World War II epic 'Saving Private Ryan' debuts in theaters
“Saving Private Ryan,” a terrifying account of the physical, mental and moral trauma suffered by American GIs during World War II, debuted in theaters on this day in history, July 24, 1998. “Saving Private Ryan,” writes the website CinemaScholars.com, “makes the claim as being the greatest war film of all time.” Steven Spielberg directed the...
Gold Star parents urge Americans to recognize those who 'wrote a check out for their lives' in the military
This is part 4 of Fox News Digital’s Freedom Isn’t Free series honoring America’s fallen heroes.Gold Star parents and retired law enforcement officers Alicia and Herman Lopez started a foundation in their son’s name for the next generation of Marines. Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, was killed in action on Aug. 26, 2021, alongside 12 other...
WWII veteran receives standing ovation, 'USA' chants after moving speech
Decorated WWII and D-Day veteran Sgt. William Pekrul, 98, received a standing ovation and loud cheers following his emotional RNC speech on night three of the RNC, which was themed, “Make America Strong Once Again,” as he recalled poignant war experiences and enduring patriotism. “It hurts my heart to see what our current president and...
Marine veteran amputee forms rock band to perform for patriots around America
The definition of “resilient” might be a rock band by the same name, which includes three combat-wounded veterans playing for patriotic crowds all over America and preparing to release their first album in September. That’s what decorated Marine and drummer Juan Dominguez and his band of brothers are, thanks to a music therapy program called...









