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Popular NSAID Pain Relievers Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
By Marc J. Bern - Last updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010
A new study has found that healthy people who take certain NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) pain relievers may increase their risk of heart attack and stroke. People commonly use NSAIDs, especially OTC formulations, to reduce fever and relieve pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, headache, toothache, back pain, muscle pain, menstrual cramps or minor [...]
