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At age 51, I was diagnosed with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis. After a second round of tests, treatment was changed from open-heart surgery to balloon valvuloplasty. What can ...

With the surge in flu cases this winter leading to a spike in hospital admissions, it's crucial for those battling colds, coughs, flu or any other similar winter viruses to be aware of an important ...

They are two of the staples of any home first-aid kit. Whether for a headache, muscle pain, fever or the flu, we have all turned to ibuprofen and paracetamol at some point for our health. But do we ...

If you're coming down with the flu or suffering from aches, you may reach for paracetamol. Often praised for its ability to ease various pains and symptoms, around 200 million packets of this ...

A comprehensive review in The BMJ has debunked concerns linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism and ADHD in children. Researchers found no clear association, suggesting previous studies may ...

Wide-ranging review finds no convincing connection after Trump said women should ‘fight like hell’ to avoid painkiller A wide-ranging review into paracetamol use by pregnant women has found no ...

The NHS has advised caution when taking a common painkiller as it may interact badly with other medications. In the UK, many of us rely on over-the-counter drugs for everyday aches and illnesses. Of ...

Many New Zealanders take paracetamol outside the recommended dose and aren't aware of its high potential for toxicity. Many New Zealanders take more paracetamol than recommended, because they perceive ...

Dipa Kamdar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Nicholas Wood previously received funding from the NHMRC and has held a Churchill fellowship. Debra Kennedy does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...