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There are many treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis and many doctors' first plan of attack is to prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs. Otherwise known as NSAIDs, nonsteroidal

COX-2 inhibitors were miracle arthritis drugs, until they were withdrawn for cardiac side effects. FDA fast-track approved them, killing and harming many who used them.

Although many physician's groups have attempted to distance themselves from the drug industry, the ties between doctors and Big Pharma remain strong...for now.

2008 has been a rough year for pharmaceutical advertisers. Here's a rundown on the problems that Congress and the courts gave the industry during the early months.

The FDA fast-track approved many COX-2 inhibitors for years before the death count and consumer group pressure caused one after another to be taken off the market.

Clinical research, in the form of clinical trials, brings benefits to millions, and is done in phases to ensure the safety and effectiveness of new medications.

Merck's troubles with its signature drug, Vioxx, are only the tip of the iceberg. Mounting evidence reveals that all NSAIDs can aggravate heart disease.

There are many herbs that may be used to ease chronic pain and inflammation. These natural pain relievers provide relief without the side effects caused by many drugs.

Changes in food processing in North America have contributed to a pro-inflammatory diet. Persistent inflammation leads to autoimmune and other chronic diseases.

The United states ranks low on virtually every measure of health care success, despite spending more than any other nation. Doctor Newman explains why this might be so.

People diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis have many diverse conventional and alternative medicine options as they have degrees of symptoms.

Boswellia serrata is one of herbal medicine's finest weapons against arthritis pain and inflammation. Research has verified this herb's potency.

"The FDA adverse event reports on the HPV vaccine read like a catalog of horrors." (Thomas Fitton, President, Judicial Watch)

At the height of the cold season - and with H1N1 influenza still a concern - many people wonder if only prescription drugs can forestall respiratory infections.

Is there such a thing as a 'good' drug vs. a 'bad' one from a spiritual perspective, or is the interpretation primarily political?

The U.S. is one of only two countries in the world that permits drug companies to advertise directly to the consumer, since it is considered inappropriate and immoral.