Ibuprofen is a household name—the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests ...

Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins—the hormone-like substance targeted by common painkillers—causes pain but not inflammation. The findings, ...

New research suggests that ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter painkiller, may help protect against certain types of cancer.

New Haven, Conn. — Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation. But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have ...