That said, many people may be surprised to learn that paracetamol may not be suitable for them. Certain groups are advised to ...

The NHS has advised caution when taking a common painkiller as it may interact badly with other medications. In the UK, many of us rely on over-the-counter drugs for everyday aches and illnesses. Of ...

WHEN considering taking two types of pain relief at once, it’s important to understand different types of drugs and whether it’s safe to do so. Here we look at if you can take ibuprofen and ...

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a commonly used medication for relieving mild to moderate pain such as headaches, muscle aches, or toothaches and reducing fever. It works by inhibiting ...

The astounding research, published in the British Medical Journal today, comes on the back of research last year which proved the drug doesn’t work on back pain either. Instead of helping with ...

The painkiller can provide relief, but only for a small number of people, trials show - and it's linked to higher rates of early death and heart attack Paracetamol has been around for over 50 years.

Nicholas Wood previously received funding from the NHMRC and has held a Churchill fellowship. Debra Kennedy does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited by bias and weak methodology, with stronger analyses showing ...

The popular pain-killing drug paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, has always been made from chemicals derived from environmentally damaging coal tar or crude oil. Now researchers have devised a ...