Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest ...
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NSAIDs Can Have Different, Unexpected Effects on People. Why?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most common types of drugs used to treat pain and inflammation. The most common NSAIDs include ibuprofen and aspirin. However, these drugs ...
Medscape

NSAIDs May Protect Against Common Skin Cancer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may protect against skin cancer, according to a study published online December 18 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. NSAID use has been ...
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Taking aspirin while on birth control pills may increase the risk of blood clots, study finds

Taking common pain relievers while using hormonal birth control may increase the risk of certain blood clots, new research suggests. MORE HEALTH Bruce Willis may not be aware that he has dementia, his ...
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NSAIDs may protect against bladder cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), especially aspirin, may decrease the risk of bladder cancer, particularly more advanced, high-grade tumors ...
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Best medications for low back pain, according to new research

Ouch, that aching back! Perhaps it’s from sitting too long, picking up a heavy object, a sudden slip or fall, or an aging spine — whatever the cause, sudden pain in the lower back is a common ...