Medicine - Health
Some pain relievers increase the risk of heart attack
Scientists have discovered that some painkillers used to treat swelling such as Celebrex and Advil can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or even death.
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Medicine - Health
Can Voltaren drugs increase the risk of stroke?
Voltaren, one of Australia's best-selling painkillers, is at risk of being banned from circulation after a new study shows that the drug increases the risk of stroke in…
Cancer
Pain reliever Aspirin - a double-edged sword for cancer prevention
However, a study published on September 6 in Royal Society Interface Magazine suggests that this risk causes cancer, if acquired, to become more difficult to treat.
New technology
Painless needles by porcupine
A study published Tuesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that feathers may help scientists develop less painful needles under the skin.