Health News Archives

Overuse of Opioids, Barbiturates Boosts Chronic Migraine Risk
Self-treating headaches with these drugs doubles chance of having chronic episodes

Aspirin Reduces Asthma Risk Among Older Women
Study found 10 percent fewer new cases over a decade

Aspirin Resistance Boosts Heart Risks in Cardiac Patients
They're four times more likely to suffer heart attack, stroke and even death, study finds

Aspirin, Hormone Therapy Combo Can Shorten Lives of Prostate Cancer Patients
First, prescribed to protect the heart, can lead to halting of cancer therapy, report says

NSAIDs Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease
Over-the-counter pain meds reduced risk by as much as 60%, researchers say

Many Patients Don’t Report Use of OTC Pain Drugs
Aspirin, ibuprofen and similar medicines pose big stomach risks, study notes

Warfarin Trumps Aspirin in Preventing Stroke in Elderly
Incidence of bleeding was also lower than expected, study found

No Danger Found in Blood Thinner-Statin Combination
Study detects no increase in heart attack, stroke, death

Bengay Death Highlights OTC Dangers
Just because it's nonprescription doesn't mean it's harmless, experts caution in wake of teen track star's overdose from sports cream

Aspirin May Keep Colon Cancer Away
But the drug doesn't protect against all forms of the disease, study finds