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October 7, 2008 3:00:19 AM CDT


Stories related to: ibuprofen

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  • September 2008
    • Painkillers May Play Role in Prostate Cancer

      Painkillers May Play Role in Prostate Cancer

      (Newser) - Common pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen belong to a class of drugs that lowers protein levels doctors use to test for prostate cancer, the second-most-common cancer found in men. But researchers say it's not clear if the drugs are lowering the risk of developing the cancer or just making it harder to detect, Reuters reports. More »

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      cancer   prostate cancer   painkiller   cancer prevention   aspirin   ibuprofen   men's health

  • May 2008
    • Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk: Study

      Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk: Study

      (Newser) - Long-term use of ibuprofen and some similar drugs cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. The study found the drugs cut the risk of dementia by more than 40%, WebMD reports. Doctors warn, however, that such medications can have serious side effects and that it 's too early to recommend taking them to ward off the disease. More »

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      medical research   Alzheimer's   dementia   neurology   ibuprofen   inflammation

  • February 2008

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