
The benefits and risks of aspirin
Is aspirin the new wonder drug? It’s been around for centuries to treat aches and fever, but recent research suggests that aspirin may have potent powers beyond curing a headache or hangover.
Picking a pain reliever: which one should you take?
Your local drugstore probably has an entire aisle (or at least half of one) devoted to nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and so on. But which one should you take to stop that headache?