Professor James Dear, personal chair of clinical pharmacology at the University of Edinburgh, said: "This study clearly shows that paracetamol, the world's most used drug, increases blood pressure, ...

Paracetamol is the 'world's most used drug' ...

An NHS GP named Dr Abdul as urged patients to stop taking a common pain killer medication alongside paracetamol, as taking ...

It's one of our most commonly used painkillers; but there's no shortage of misinformation when it comes to paracetamol. Here are eight things to know. Paracetamol has been around for more than a ...

For post-operation pains and during infections, over-the-counter painkillers will often do the job. But killing pain without consequences isn't as simple as just swallowing a tablet. What to watch for ...

Most parents have given their children paracetamol at one time or another, yet paracetamol overdose is the leading cause of liver failure in children. So how safe is this commonly used medication and ...

Long term paracetamol use has been linked to a number of health risks ...

A common item found in medicine cabinets across the UK, paracetamol is a staple for pain relief that millions take daily for ...

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among children. That is according to the most ...

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 ...

An NHS GP has warned that taking paracetamol alongside another common pain relief medication could lead to a dangerous overdose, as many people don't realise they contain the same ingredient ...

An NHS GP has urged patients taking one common medication to stop taking additional paracetamol due to risks of accidentally ...