Many people turn to drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen for pain relief from osteoarthritis, but these medications may worsen the join inflammation rather than reduce it, a new study suggests.

Tylenol is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), although both reduce pain and fever. Learn about the differences and which one to choose.

Nnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might help protect the brain by quelling inflammation that contributes to dementia, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Adobe ...

When dealing with headaches, fevers, muscle pain or cramps, many people immediately reach for painkillers. These easily available medications can help alleviate discomfort, but knowing which ones to ...

A variety of pain-relieving drugs are available both over the counter and by prescription. SelectStock/Vetta via Getty Images Without the ability to feel pain, life is more dangerous. To avoid injury, ...

Between stress, allergies, injuries, chronic conditions, genetics and the general state of the world, a lot of us are walking buckets of aches and pains lately. It's pretty easy and, to most people, ...

If you have a headache, back pain or some other type of pain, browsing the pain-relieving medicines at your local pharmacy can prove to be overwhelming. Advil, Aleve and Tylenol are all popular pain ...

Whether it's from a slip or fall, picking up heavy objects or a lack of exercise, almost everyone seems to have lower back pain at some point in life. A new study, published Wednesday in the Journal ...

Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins-the hormone-like substance ...

A herniated disk is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. Medications that can help include NSAIDs and prescription drugs such as corticosteroids. The American Academy of Orthopaedic ...