Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.

During an interview Singh said, "The hysteria in the media about COX-2 inhibitors has been a bit of an overreach. All of the news about how these drugs cause heart attacks and kill has been excessive, ...

Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Advil (ibuprofen) are two of the most widely used over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief and inflammation. While both medications ...

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 ...

Among adults with diabetes but no history of heart failure (HF), taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) — even for only a month —sharply raises the risk of an HF hospitalization, ...

Over-the-counter painkillers are marketed as safe, everyday fixes for headaches, back twinges and joint aches, yet the very ...