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

An active comparator observational study concludes that avoiding NSAIDs and choosing acetaminophen because of potential VTE ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The FDA issued a drug safety communication about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use during pregnancy, mandating that product labels include warnings about risk of a rare but serious ...

NSAIDs are among the most common pain relievers in the world. And lately, they're among the most controversial. Find out what these anti-inflammatory pills actually do inside your body. NSAIDs-- or ...

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 ...

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