Why ibuprofen is better than paracetamol for period pain
For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated.
Jun 25, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Ibuprofen
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Ibuprofen for joint pain: What you really need to know
Millions of people in the UK suffer from joint pain and arthritis. But with long wait times for scans, specialist appointments, physiotherapy, and joint replacement surgery, many people turn to over-the-counter medicines, ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Exercise and ibuprofen may lessen cancer-related cognitive impairment
Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with multitasking. ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide
If you have children's ibuprofen at home, you may want to check the label. Nearly 90,000 bottles have been recalled over possible contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The recall affects 89,592 ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Acetaminophen and ibuprofen safe in first year of life, study finds
A new study supports the safety of the common painkillers acetaminophen and ibuprofen in the first year of life, and finds no link to eczema or bronchiolitis, a common respiratory illness.
Jan 27, 2026
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Kids with fractures and sprains don't need oral opioids for their pain, researchers find
Kids with broken or sprained limbs don't need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a cross-Canada study by pediatric emergency researchers. The study is published in JAMA.
Jan 8, 2026
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Ibuprofen: How an everyday drug might offer protection against cancer
Ibuprofen is a household name—the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing discomfort. It could also have anti-cancer properties.
Oct 19, 2025
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Chronic drug shortages frustrate EU pharmacists, patients
At a drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be.
Oct 12, 2025
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Chiropractic care associated with reduction in opioid use disorder in patients with low back pain
A new multi-institutional study, led by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, found that adults with newly diagnosed low back pain with or without sciatica who initially received spinal manipulative therapy administered ...
Oct 3, 2025
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Is it OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy? What the science says about the link with autism
United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism.
Sep 23, 2025
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