Health News Archives

Doctors Take Issue With Bextra Withdrawal
Some believe the decision to use the drug should stay with physicians

Journal Commentary Labels FDA ’Timid and Toothless’
New England Journal of Medicine article claims agency too tied to industry

Oily Fish Fosters Healthy Blood Fat
Scientists believe they've found a link between fish and good health

Short-Term Celebrex Safe Against Cirrhosis
One expert advised caution for longer-term use, however

U.S. Halts Use of Celebrex in Cancer Trial
Will review heart safety of all cox-2 inhibitors

Painkillers May Slow Rotator Cuff Healing
Rat study finds NSAIDs inhibit bone growth

Celecoxib Beats Other NSAIDs in Heart Failure Risk
Canadian researchers examine cardiovascular effect of anti-inflammatories

Vioxx Has No Effect on Arteries
New painkiller doesn't undercut aspirin in heart patients, study finds

New Aspirin May be Stomach-Friendly
Leads to fewer problems in people taking Celebrex

Study Says COX-2 Drugs May Not be Worth the Extra Money
Prescription medicine may be easier on the stomach but not at much greater cost than aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen