Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain relief, they each work in a slightly different way and ideally, tackling different symptoms.

While acetaminophen is thought to work only on the central nervous system, NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (like Aleve) work throughout the body to reduce ...

Evolving evidence has refined our understanding of aspirin’s role in primary prevention. While earlier trials established ...

Table 1. Suggested strategies for analgesic/anti-inflammatory treatment and cardiovascular prevention among patients with inflammatory disease and different levels of risk of vascular events.

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

People often use the wrong painkiller or take too much too quickly, increasing the risk of side effects, say pharmacists.

While acetaminophen is thought to work only on the central nervous system, NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (like Aleve) work throughout the body to reduce ...