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Vice President JD Vance made the claim this week that ibuprofen, the most popular pain medication in the world, is ‘useless,' despite years of research showing its efficacy and safety in treating mild to moderate pain and fevers. Vance…

Frequently taking a common type of painkiller could trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—raising the risk of bowel cancer—experts warn.Medics raised the alarm after treating an 18-year-old boy who developed colitis—a type of…

As another heatwave hits the UK, pharmacists have sounded the alarm over common drugs taken by millions that could increase the risk of deadly skin cancer. Certain medications—including painkillers, antibiotics, antidepressants, statins…

Have a favourite drug brand you always reach for when suffering from hayfever or stomach problems?While they might relieve your physical suffering, opting for these famous favourites could be hurting your wallet.MailOnline can reveal…

A woman in Michigan was left with frostbite after using a common spray to treat her athlete's foot.The 67-year-old, who was not named, used $8-a-cannister Lotrimin Powder Spray — sold at stores including Walmart, Target and Amazon — to…