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Arthritis Drug Could Prevent Skin Cancers

A commonly prescribed arthritis drug has shown promise in preventing some of the most common skin cancers, according to new results of a clinical trial. However, high doses of the drug – celecoxib, also known as Celebrex – have been linked to serious heart problems, and the researchers cautioned that further study is warranted. The [...]

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Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes

A generic drug widely prescribed for arthritis shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes, according to U.S. researchers. They found that salsalate — an atypical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, chemically similar to aspirin but easier on the stomach — helps control glucose levels. The finding came from a three-month clinical trial of 108 people, 18 to [...]

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