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health2 months ago•3 min saved

Shopper data hints ibuprofen may outperform paracetamol for period cramps

A large analysis of supermarket receipts (3.4 million shoppers from 2006–2015) found paracetamol was more commonly bought with period products, but ibuprofen may be better for cramps due to its anti-inflammatory effect that lowers prostaglandins. The study offers a snapshot of consumer behavior rather than a national rule, and experts emphasize starting treatment preemptively and consulting a doctor if cramps are severe or disabling.

via BBC|

#health #ibuprofen #paracetamol

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Innovative Painkillers May Offer Relief Without Hindering Healing

A new study suggests that future painkillers could target specific receptors involved in pain signaling, such as the EP2 receptor in Schwann cells, allowing pain relief without hindering beneficial inflammation, potentially reducing side effects associated with current NSAIDs.

via sciencealert.com|

#health #inflammation #new-research

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Nobel Laureate Biochemist Bengt Samuelsson Dies at 90

Dr. Bengt Samuelsson, a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for his groundbreaking research on prostaglandins and related molecules that led to treatments for inflammation, glaucoma, and allergies, has died at 90 due to heart disease. His work at the Karolinska Institute significantly advanced the understanding of lipid mediators in the body.

via The New York Times|

#bengt-samuelsson #biochemistry #medical-research

health3 years ago•3 min saved

The Impact of Fried Foods on Medication Efficacy.

Medication can partially counteract the effects of a bad diet, but a really bad diet will cause harm no matter how much medication a doctor provides. Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce the protective stomach prostaglandins, leaving the stomach vulnerable to the ill effects of acid. The first step to avoiding NSAID-induced stomach damage is to use these drugs infrequently, especially if you get symptoms from them or have a history of proven damage due to them. There are medications to reduce the risk, such as antihistamines, proton-pump inhibitors, and misoprostol, which works on the prostaglandins.

via OregonLive|

#diet #health #medication