Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests ...

Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have ...

Ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory action may influence cancer risk, but evidence remains complex and routine use for prevention is not advised. Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers, ...

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

More than 10 million people in the UK live with arthritis, with osteoarthritis being identified as the most common form of ...

People with high blood pressure who regularly take common painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase their risk of developing chronic kidney disease, a study from ...

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 ...

Reviewed by Christopher Gharibo, MD, Medical Director of Pain Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY NSAIDs, including COX2 inhibitors, may be linked to ...

Epidemiological data suggest that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) stave off dementia, but multiple clinical trials have failed to bear that out. Now, the most recent and, the authors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications ...