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Watch Out for Dangerous Combinations of Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine and Prescription Drugs — Two Pharmacoepidemiology Experts Explain The Risks
By Macarius Mwinisungee Donneyong and Ximena Oyarzún-González Your Health

Watch Out for Dangerous Combinations of Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine and Prescription Drugs — Two Pharmacoepidemiology Experts Explain The Risks

When colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to push through and treat their symptoms. These include decongestants, painkillers, cough or allergy medicines and combinations thereof. Nearly 70% of adults in the U.S. use over-the-counter medications as a first-line response for treating cold and flu symptoms. Although these medications are […]

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Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Linked to Hearing Loss in Women
By Jim Greene Health Studies in the News

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Linked to Hearing Loss in Women

Taking pain relievers like Advil and Tylenol might be doing you more harm than good. A new study has uncovered links between hearing loss in women and the long-term use of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. The study, performed by researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, found that regularly taking the over the counter painkillers two […]

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