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A Healthy Dose of Reality

Blank pillsSometimes when it comes to drugs, medical procedures, and other healthcare choices - the media doesn't always give the whole picture.

One major drug company is trying to get a new pain medicine (a Cox-2 inhibitor), approved through the Food and Drug Administration. The drug relieves pain while decreasing the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding – a common problem with aspirin and other pain medicines.