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The painkillers prescribed by doctors, including ibuprofen, can increase the risk of a heart attack within 1 month if used in high doses.

One of the largest studies has shown that taking conventional painkillers like ibuprofen increases the risk of hospitalization for heart failure within two weeks.

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.

Aspirin and some similar painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen may reduce the risk of developing three main forms of skin cancer, a new study suggests.