Heart Disease Lower Than Expected in Europe

A new study revealed that the prevalence of heart disease in Europe is lower than expected. This means that more non-invasive screenings could cut costs and help patients avoid unnecessary testing.

Diabetes Speeds Up Cognitive Decline

Diabetes affects much more than blood sugar. The disease can cause problems in the brain and nervous system, which means that the mental health of diabetes patients could be at stake.

Hitting Blood Cancer Early for Remission

Multiple myeloma is a cancer similar to leukemia, where immune system cells in the blood begin to multiply out of control.

RA Drugs Go Head-to-Head

There are many drugs that treat rheumatoid arthritis, and each drug works differently from the next. With all the mystery surrounding rheumatoid arthritis, it can be hard to tell which drug works best for each patient.

Practice Fire Safety for July 4

With Independence Day in full swing, many families are gearing up for a day of festivities filled with homemade food and parades. In a large number of those celebrations, grilling and fireworks will also be part of the day.

Sarah Samaan, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Samaan is a board certified cardiologist at Legacy Heart Center and a Physician Partner at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano in Texas. She is the author of Best Practices for a...

Andy Griffith Has Passed Away

First he was a wise and fatherly sheriff that we all wanted in our town. Then he was the lawyer that no one could outsmart. Andy Griffith has passed away at age 86.

Healthy Holiday Grilling

The Fourth of July holiday is popular for fireworks and outdoor activities such as swimming and family picnics. Another popular July 4 tradition is firing up the grill for some outdoor cooking.

Fewer Women in Their 40s Having Mammograms

It was standard practice - women had their first mammograms at the age of 40. That changed in 2009 when the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against mammograms for this age group.

Celecoxib

Celecoxib is a prescription medication used to treat pain, arthritis, and painful menstrual periods. Celecoxib belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These work by blocking chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Celecoxib comes in capsule form and is taken by mouth, once or twice daily, with or without food.

Common side effects include stomach pain, upset stomach, and diarrhea.

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