(Natural News) Over-the-counter medicines (OTCs) are a double-edged sword: They are readily available and can relieve your symptoms quickly, but once you have become reliant on them, they can make you sicker with adverse side effects. Ibuprofen is one such OTC medicine: While it’s used at a rate of billions of doses every year to […]

(Natural News) If you’re still having difficulty finding toilet paper, Lysol spray, antiseptic wipes, alcohol for disinfecting, and some food and other commodities thanks to the prevalence of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), you haven’t seen the last of shortages yet. Not by a long shot, in fact. As reported by Zero Hedge on Sunday, the […]

(Natural News) People should avoid using ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs because they could increase the risk of infection by the deadly coronavirus. This advice came from a tweet made by the French Health Minister Olivier Veran on March 14 that soon gained traction worldwide. Following his social media post, the French government released an official announcement concerning […]

(Natural News) Sometimes, your poop may turn out black. While it doesn’t automatically mean something has gone wrong in your body, it is wise to know the possible causes for black stools. There are three leading reasons for black stools: Food, consumable products, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The last is the most serious. If the black […]

(Natural News) When you’re experiencing any physical pain, it is natural to reach for over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. However, the long-term use of these medicines can severely damage your liver. To avoid irreversible liver damage and other adverse side effects, here are some suggestions for natural painkillers that are safer and just as […]

(Natural News) According to statistics by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Americans are a nation in pain. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey found that around 25.3 million American adults – that’s over 11 percent of the population – complain of constant, daily pain. Close to 40 million, while not experiencing pain every day, […]

(Natural News) People will often – and readily – resort to taking pain relievers for managing inflammation and low-grade fevers. While many swear by their effectiveness, a recent study notes that people have yet to understand how the drugs work, and more importantly, how they can cause serious side effects for some. Researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) Millions of Americans rely on these popular pills and liquid elixirs to make it through cold and flu season. But could your favorite over-the-counter cold medicine be putting your cardiovascular health at risk? New research suggests so, warning that cold and flu products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and decongestants can increase blood […]

(Natural News) If you tend to reach for ibuprofen or aspirin for every ache and pain, ask yourself if the short-term relief it may give you will be worth raising your risk of heart and kidney failure in the long term. NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are widely used for pain and inflammation, and most […]

(Natural News) Overuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with a higher incidence of coronary health risks. Did you know that taking too much Motrin, Aleve, and Advil can put you at increased risk of having a heart attack? A new study warns against overuse of over-the-counter pain killers such as diclofenac, naproxen, and […]