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Do Tylenol and Running Mix?

Getty Images Runners are pretty resourceful and creative people when it comes to finding pain relief, using ... Read More »

Know your pain killers

Pain Killers are a staple in almost every person's medicine cabinet. Aches or pains? We pop a pill with nary a thought towards what we're putting into ... Read More »

OTC pain relievers are often misused

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are sometimes used rather carelessly by people, to the point where they're popping Tylenol or Advil every time ... Read More »

OTC drugs can still be dangerous

Little do some folks know that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are miniature versions of some prescription drugs with less potency. Just because you can ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

How painkillers work

I've often wondered how prescription painkillers really work, so I asked an expert. Dr. Stevan Walkowski is an osteopathic physician and ... Read More »