Health News Archives

Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
Widely prescribed blood-boosters might stimulate malignant cells, hasten death, study says

Celebrex May Reduce Levels of Lung Cancer Biomarker
Anti-inflammatory might one day help prevent malignancies, study suggests

Vioxx Ban Tied to Rise in Serious GI Trouble
Without such stomach-shielding drugs, patient health has suffered, researchers say

Tea Antioxidant Plus Celebrex May Fight Prostate Cancer
Combo slows tumor growth, animal study shows

Heart Experts Issue Guidelines on Use of Celebrex
Cox-2 painkiller should be last resort because of cardiovascular risk, American Heart Association says

Major Painkiller Trial to Start
Experts concerned that trial is funded by maker of one of the drugs to be studied

Celebrex Lung Cancer Trial Resumes
Researchers believe the controversial drug can help prevent malignancy

Daily Painkiller May Slow Spinal Arthritis
Regular NSAID use seems to treat ankylosing spondylitis, study finds

Prescription Drug Prices Soaring Above Inflation
Last year's 7.1 percent rise is largest over the past 5 years, AARP says

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