Scientists warn on ibuprofen
They say it may slightly increase heart attack risk
Patients taking one of the most widely used pain medications, ibuprofen, may have a slightly increased risk of suffering a heart attack, British researchers report today in a study likely to further heighten concerns about a class of pills taken by millions of Americans. (Full article: 842 words)
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