Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease that usually occurs in people above 60 years of age and is marked by severe muscle pain, muscle stiffness and cramps on both sides of the body.

A pharmacist has issued a warning to anyone who takes paracetamol or ibuprofen. There's something people need to know about ...

A pharmacist has warned about the risks of daily reliance on over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen and paracetamol.

More than 150 patients a week are hospitalised as a result of paracetamol poisoning and experts say the problem is on the rise. A new study has found paracetamol is now responsible for one in five ...

Young children suffering from fever get better faster when given ibuprofen rather than paracetamol, say researchers. Those needing treatment over 24 hours can safely take both painkillers, which could ...

Changes are coming into effect from February 1 about how paracetamol is sold in Australia. This mainly affects pack sizes of paracetamol sold outside pharmacies and how paracetamol is accessed in ...

Paracetamol is one of the widely used over the counter drugs to treat pain and reduce high temperatures. From chronic headaches to cold and flu, this medicine works wonders in providing instant relief ...

Classed as one of the safest painkillers on the market, paracetamol has been probably a part of your medical cabinet for most of your life. However, the popular pain relief does come with a warning of ...

Luke Grzeskowiak receives funding from the Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation, The Hospital Research Foundation, and National Health and Medical Research Foundation Debra Kennedy is affiliated ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Chronic pain advocates have criticised proposals to impose further restrictions on the sale of paracetamol, saying the move would ...