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 ...

Commonly used NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen (sold under the brand name Advil) are associated with increased risk of heart attacks starting as early as the first week of use, according to a study ...

PHILADELPHIA (CNN)--Taking even over-the-counter doses of common painkillers known as NSAIDs -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack in a new ...

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 ...

Feb. 2 (UPI) --Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health in Australia have found that common anti-inflammatory drugs are not effective at treating back pain. The study analyzed 35 ...

New research shows that common painkillers (NSAIDs) have more side effects than we think, and that they should be used with great care in patients with heart disease. NSAIDs are among the most sold ...

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some. Certain common OTC painkillers ...

A new study warns that a popular NSAID pain reliever called diclofenac has been associated with an increased risk of serious heart health issues, including heart attacks. The medication is currently ...

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 ...

For millions of Americans, reaching for an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever is a daily reflex. Whether it’s to soothe a post-workout ache or a morning headache, the assumption is that if it ...