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 ...

If you have Crohn’s disease, a doctor may have warned you at some point to avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. The common wisdom is that these ...

Dr. Griffin answers the question: 'What Are NSAIDs, When Might I Need One?' — -- Question: What Are NSAIDs And When Might I Need One? Answer: Well, NSAIDs stand for non-steroidal ...

Can taking aspirin or ibuprofen reduce your risk of getting breast cancer? One of the largest studies of its kind suggests that the answer might be yes. In the past, researchers have flip-flopped on ...

NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can help reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. But if you have stomach or heart conditions, they may not be right for you. (Grace Cary) NSAIDs, or ...

Back in 2004, a popular arthritis drug called Vioxx was pulled off the market when studies showed daily long-term use could increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. “This was one of the ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help reduce pain and inflammation. A list of common NSAIDs includes ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. Though there are a variety of different NSAIDs ...

ROCHESTER, Minn., Feb. 3 - Patients with inflammatory bowel disease can use once-forbidden non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) safely, at least in certain circumstances, according to two ...

Use heat: To soothe painful spots from the inside, sip warm pepper­mint tea, which has been shown to help GI symptoms. To ...

A normal pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks. While most pregnant women go into labor at the 40-week mark, some women go into labor a little earlier. Preterm labor is characterized by contractions ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help relieve pain and inflammation. However, they may also cause side effects or interact with certain conditions that mean an alternative might ...