Over-the-counter painkillers provide quick relief for many common ailments, making them a staple in medicine cabinets worldwide. While these medications offer convenient access to pain management ...

Two leading over-the-counter painkillers, ibuprofen and paracetemol, may increase the risk of high blood pressure, a study suggests. The Harvard research involved more than 80,000 American women ...

Now, findings from a new large-scale study by Rutgers University in New Jersey show that a combination of over-the-counter painkillers commonly found in the average home medicine cabinet is just as ...

Most of us regularly take over-the-counter painkillers - but which one is best? Dr Chris van Tulleken explains that which pill you choose should depend on the type of pain you’re experiencing.