Hallberg's Picture of Health: NSAIDs' hidden danger
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Ibuprofen is one of the most common pain relievers, but now the Food & Drug Administration is re-evaluating the relationship between so-called non-steroidal anti-infammatory drugs or NSAIDs, and the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Dr. Jon Hallberg takes a closer look at the FDA's findings on NSAIDs such as Advil, Motrin and Aleve.
Other over-the-counter pain meds such as aspirin and Tylenol aren't included in the NSAID category.
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