This story was originally published on April 18, 2025, and has been updated. On Monday, President Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration would be discouraging the use of acetaminophen ...

No one wants to imagine their beloved pup in pain. Dogs can (and do) feel pain, although they don’t always show it like humans. A dog’s instinct is to hide the fact that it’s in pain, which can make ...

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure out the ideal one for you. Ask Well Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure ...

When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense. Used ...

Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Advil (ibuprofen) are two of the most widely used over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief and inflammation. While both medications ...

NSAIDs block an enzyme called COX to reduce pain and inflammation. NSAIDs should be used at the lowest dose and for the shortest time possible. Celebrex is the only COX-2 inhibitor available in the ...

When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense. Used ...