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Celecoxib, sold under the brand name Celebrex among others, is a COX-2 inhibitor and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). [7] It is used to treat the pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, acute pain in adults, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, painful menstruation, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. [7]
A meme claims marshmallows can treat sore throats. While the plant may be used as alternative medicine, the candy has no medicinal qualities.
Most of the adverse effects stated in this list are associated with only a small percentage of cases; they should be understood as potential risks rather than as certainties. Herbs, treatments, and constituents with known or suspected adverse effects
The National Cancer Institute has done some studies on COX-2 and cancer. [12] COX-2 can act as an anti-tumor enzyme, but only in specific cases. [13] The FDA has approved Celebrex for treatment of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). [14] COX-2 inhibitors are currently being studied in breast cancer [15] and appear to be beneficial. [16]
"Those most at risk for severe foodborne illness include children under 5, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems," says Bellows. How long does food poisoning last?
Peeps is being pressured by Consumer Reports to remove Red Dye No. 3 from its popular marshmallow candies as the ingredient is linked to cancer.
Marshmallow roots. The leaves, flowers and the root of A. officinalis (marshmallow) have been used in traditional herbal medicine. This use is reflected in the name of the genus, which comes from the Greek ἀλθαίνειν (althainein), meaning "to heal".
The #1 Highest-Sugar Cereal: Malt-O-Meal Chocolate Marshmallow Mateys Chocolate Marshmallow Mateys Per 1 ¼ cup : 170 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 37 g carbs (1 g fiber ...