Ibuprofen is a household name—the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests ...

Acetaminophen is an analgesic, which means it's great for pain relief, whereas ibuprofen is better at reducing inflammation ...

Many adults who use ibuprofen and other so-called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs take too much, increasing their risk of serious side effects like internal bleeding and heart attacks, a ...

Both drugs appear to be effective for relief of fever and pain in children under 2, though ibuprofen may offer some marginal benefits. By Nicholas Bakalar Some doctors prefer ibuprofen for treating ...