Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest ...

Most households have a stash of painkillers tucked away for surprise headaches or stubborn cramps. But some may not realize that all painkillers are not created equal, and they don’t all treat the ...

In the U.S., six non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most commonly used to manage pain and inflammation. While this drug class is widely relied upon, it is also associated with ...

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 ...

A new study has found that people with newly diagnosed OA (knee or hip) with contraindications to or precautions for NSAIDs use continue to be prescribed these drugs. Additionally they had higher use ...

Prescribing common painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen to people at risk of serious side-effects is making them more ill and costing the NHS £31 million over a decade, a new study suggests.

New data presented at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting suggests long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as naproxen or ibuprofen, can be ...

Using NSAIDs and hormonal birth control together increased the overall risk of blood clots in women in the study, but the researchers stressed that the overall risk is still low. When you purchase ...