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Picking the best pain meds

Several years ago I picked my niece up from the orthodontist. I handed her a Tylenol to help with the pain of having her braces tightened. Before she ... Read More »

Some drugs could turn toxic in obese patients

Being overweight to the point of obesity can cause a host of health problems: type II diabetes, increased risk of heart disease, joint problems, etc. ... Read More »

Ibuprofen best painkiller for children

When your child has a headache or just does not feel good, many of us rush to administer ibuprofen, acetaminophen or just plain aspirin -- but are any ... Read More »

Simple pain pills may mean trouble for your blood pressure

Another important reminder that just because a medication is sold "over the counter" doesn't mean it comes without any potential risks: new data ... Read More »

Have a headache? FDA recommends tougher warnings on pain relievers.

This week, the FDA recommended sterner warnings on common pain relievers, citing concerns that earlier warnings did not go far enough considering the ... Read More »

Acetaminophen recall accounced nationwide

The Food and Drug Administration today announced the recall of about 11 million various store-brand bottles of the pain reliever Acetaminophen from ... Read More »

Acetaminophen recall -- Metal fragments found in generic caplets

Earlier today 11 million bottles of generic acetaminophen were voluntarily recalled due to metal fragments found in 500 mg caplets. Acetaminophen is ... Read More »