aspirin
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Scientists Just Learned Something New About How Aspirin Works
We still have more to learn about one of the world’s oldest drugs: aspirin. In research out this week, researchers say they’ve uncovered more about how the drug reduces inflammation. The findings might pave the way toward creating similar but safer treatments for inflammation and possibly even cancer, according to the team.
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Acetaminophen May Be Less Safe During Pregnancy Than Previously Thought
An international group of scientists is warning pregnant people about the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen. In a consensus statement released this week, they argue that enough evidence has emerged to suggest that acetaminophen could be more harmful to take while pregnant than currently thought. They’re now recommending that pregnant people take it as little as medically…
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An Aspirin A Day Might Not Extend Life For Healthy Older People
A daily low dose of aspirin won’t help healthy older people stay alive any longer, suggests new research published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine. It might even raise their risk of dying early of certain things, such as cancer.
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Fitmodo: Which Pain Reliever Should I Take For A Sports Injury?
Congratulations, you injured yourself doing something active. Such things are liable to happen when you leave the couch. But the choice between Advil, Panadol, aspirin and so many other pills can be daunting. Here’s what you should reach for and when.