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An analgesic (also known as a painkiller) is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain (achieve ).
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Common painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may be tied with a lower risk of skin cancer, according to a new study.
Danish researchers analyzed medical records from northern Denmark over a period of nearly two decades and found people who regularly took aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – especially at high doses – had a significantly lower risk of developing skin cancer over time, regardless of age or gender. "Previous studies suggest that NSAIDs decrease the risk of some cancer types, especially colorectal cancer," lead researcher Sigrún Alba Jóhannesdóttir, BSc, at the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark told FoxNews.com. "Also, some studies exist on the association between NSAIDs and skin cancer in specific, and they largely support a protective effect.""Our study had advantages in the methods used compared with previous studies," Jóhannesdóttir added. "We were able to investigate various types and patterns ...In contrast to some recent research, a new study finds no evidence that men who use aspirin or ibuprofen are at any lower risk of an enlarged prostate.The findings, ...
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