Painkillers offer quick relief from headaches, fever, and body aches, but frequent use may silently affect kidney health.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac can elevate blood pressure and damage blood vessels within the kidneys ...

THOUSANDS of Brits could be living with kidney damage without knowing after using common painkillers, health experts warn. People shouldn’t rely too heavily on anti-inflammatory drugs such ...

On World Kidney Day, experts are raising awareness about the hidden risks of frequently using common painkillers. Nephrologists warn that overuse of medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ...

Medscape: NSAIDs continue to be a widely used medication, particularly for patients with inflammatory conditions. A 2013 analysis of 7 years of data from the National Ambulatory Care Survey reported ...

“Eating lots of fruit and vegetables helps keep your blood pressure and cholesterol healthy – and if you’re looking after your heart, you’re looking after your kidneys,” says Loud. “Eating your five-a ...

Back in 2004, a popular arthritis drug called Vioxx was pulled off the market when studies showed daily long-term use could increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. “This was one of the ...

Use of prescription-strength ibuprofen, naproxen and other commonly used pain relievers may be tied to a higher risk of heart failure, researchers report. Medicines like these fall into a category of ...

NSAIDs attack mitochondria, reducing heart cells' ability to produce energy The drugs stress heart cells by producing reactive oxygen species NSAIDs lead to toxic buildup of cardiac cells Taking ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NSAIDs should be the top choice for treating nonsurgical pain in children. Combinations like acetaminophen and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications ...

In patients with diabetes and no history of heart failure (HF), the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase the risk of hospitalization for incident HF, according to results ...