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Study finds no link between first trimester pain reliever use and birth defects

Written by | 22 May 2026

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, taken during the first trimester of pregnancy are not associated with an increased risk of major birth defects, according […]

Non-prescription pain meds work equally well for men and women after tooth extraction

Written by | 17 Nov 2025

Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according to a Rutgers Health-led follow-up to a landmark paper on […]

Widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol not that effective for easing chronic pain

Written by | 11 Oct 2025

The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it’s widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published […]

Survey finds Americans choose short term relief for neck and back pain

Written by | 17 Jul 2025

New survey data from the Orlando Health Spine Center reveals a significant difference among Americans on how to manage neck and back pain. Respondents were split between relying on rest […]

Nearly 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin despite no history of heart disease

Written by | 9 Jul 2025

Around 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin as their primary method of preventing cardiovascular disease – despite stricter guidelines that no longer always call for it, a […]

Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion

Written by | 12 Mar 2025

People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March […]

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