Merck ordered to pay $321 mln in criminal Vioxx probe
A Boston federal judge on Thursday sentenced Merck & Co to pay a $321 million criminal fine for improperly marketing its...
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Turmeric extract may protect heart after surgery
A new study from Thailand suggests that extracts from turmeric spice, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,...
Pain relief can fall short after gynecologic surgery
For some women having a hysterectomy or other gynecologic surgery, at-home plans for pain relief may not be good enough,...
Studies find evidence aspirin may keep cancer at bay
Three new studies published on Wednesday added to growing scientific evidence suggesting that taking a daily dose of aspirin...
FDA asks experts if pain drugs get second chance
U.S. drug regulators are asking experts for advice on whether companies should restart clinical trials for painkillers that...
Pharma research not always more positive on drugs
Drugmaker-funded science isn't always more likely to favor new medicines than studies paid for by non-profits, according...
Few RA clinical trials compare one drug to another
To test whether a new drug is an improvement over existing treatments, the ideal clinical trial would compare the medications...
FDA approves BTG's drug for cancer toxicity
U.S. health regulators gave the nod on Tuesday to a drug from British specialty drugmaker BTG Plc that helps cancer patients...
Heart disease more likely in people with psoriasis
People who suffer from psoriasis may want to pay extra attention to heart risks, according to a new study that found they...
Aspirin guidelines need overhaul, researchers say
Healthy people shouldn't be taking aspirin to prevent heart disease, researchers say in a new report that casts doubt on...
FDA warns docs on wart remover and eye salve mix-ups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned healthcare workers on Wednesday to be careful when using two similarly named...
Elite athletes at greater risk for arthritis
Elite male athletes who participate in high-contact sports like football, soccer and rugby have a higher risk of developing...
Rare birth defects tied to mom's painkiller use
Women who take over-the-counter painkillers during early pregnancy have a slightly higher risk of having babies with certain...
More older Americans have knee pain, replacement
Older Americans are increasingly complaining of aching knees, and getting those knees replaced, even though X-ray evidence...
Aspirin not worth risks for healthy women: study
Aspirin is a bad bargain for healthy women trying to stave off heart attacks or strokes, although it's commonly used for...
Merck to pay $950 mln to settle US Vioxx charge
Merck & Co will pay roughly $950 million to settle criminal and civil charges that it promoted the painkiller Vioxx for an...
Talk therapy by phone may ease fibromyalgia: study
Talk therapy done over the phone helped some people suffering chronic fibromyalgia-related pain to feel better in a study...
Aspirin slashes hereditary cancer risk in UK study
Taking two aspirin a day for two years reduces the long-term risk of bowel cancer in people with a family history of the...
EU starts new probe into painkillers' heart risks
Europe's drugs regulator is launching a new review of the safety of common painkillers in light of fresh evidence about possible...
Stiff ankles tied to young athletes' painful knees
Young basketball and volleyball players' chances of developing a painful condition called jumper's knee may hinge on how...
Nobel prizewinner dies before announcement
A scientist who won the Nobel prize for medicine on Monday for work on fighting cancer died of the disease himself just three...
Nobel medicine prize honours work on body's defences
Three scientists who unlocked secrets of the body's immune system, opening doors to new vaccines and cancer treatments, won...
Novartis drug helps in serious childhood arthritis
Patients with the most serious form of childhood arthritis can get substantial symptom relief from a Novartis drug, researchers...
Despite risk, some with kidney disease use NSAIDs
Despite advice that people with kidney disease avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a new study suggests...
More painkiller use linked to kidney cancer
People who regularly take painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen may be at higher risk of kidney cancer, according to...
Mutant genes found for asthma, point to possible therapy
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could help asthma patients, scientists said on Friday, as they identified two mutant...
Common painkillers tied to miscarriage risk
Women who use common painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen early in pregnancy may have an increased risk of miscarriage,...
No major heart risk seen in new psoriasis drugs
A new, highly effective class of psoriasis drugs did not appear to raise the risk of heart problems in a review of published...
DePuy's handling of hip recall sparks questions
Johnson & Johnson, which could face billions of dollars in costs over an artificial hip recall, is taking an unusual approach...
No evidence aspirin boosts IVF success: study
Women undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) are often told that a daily aspirin will help boost the odds of success. But...
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