When it comes to over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, there are a lot of options, and it can be confusing to know which is best for your particular ailment. Acetaminophen? Ibuprofen? NSAIDs? What ...

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 ...

July 20, 2009 — Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended for relieving discomfort or pain caused by the common cold, according to the results of a review reported online in the ...

The researchers issued a warning to doctors. They are common, over-the-counter pain meds, but researchers are issuing a warning to doctors today. Prescribing NSAIDs (everything from ibuprofen and ...

NHS warns about potential side effects of NSAIDs for osteoarthritis. Learn who should take caution, common risks, and safer ...

Regularly taking low-dose aspirin or other common pain relievers may lower long-term risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Men and women who took low-dose (75 to 150 milligrams) aspirin for ...

Since the early 2000s, a large body of scientific research has demonstrated an association between the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and an increased risk of cardiovascular ...

Featured in the June 2005 issue of <i>Arthritis & Rheumatism</i>, this study offers hope for decreasing the progression of AS, without increasing the risk of peptic ulcers or other adverse events. A ...