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OXYCONTIN
It seemed like the perfect drug, a time-released synthetic opiate that killed pain without making users high. But soon after OxyContin hit the market, sales became suspiciously brisk. Drug abusers had discovered that they could get a heroin-like buzz by crushing the pills before they took them. Almost overnight, OxyContin became the drug of choice on city streets and in the suburbs; it has now been linked to 300 deaths. As the drug skates between success and excess, the manufacturer has come under increased scrutiny for its aggressive marketing campaign.
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OVARIAN CANCER
Aspirin, which can prevent everything from heart attacks to headaches, may also protect against cancer of the ovaries. A new study shows that women who took aspirin three or more times a week for at least six months had a 40% lower incidence of the most common type of ovarian cancer. The authors caution that the results are not yet conclusive. Aspirin also increases the risk of stroke and can cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Further studies will be needed to determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks.
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