painkiller
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A US appeals court on Monday vacated the dismissal of hundreds of private lawsuits against Tylenol-maker Kenvue that allege scientifically unproven ties of the painkiller to autism.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
While still an effective painkiller, ibuprofen can be a better choice for period pain because it blocks the production of prostaglandins - the chemical responsible for causing the cramping contractions of muscles in the womb.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
One of the most important advances against it came not from a new drug but a repurposed 19th-century painkiller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The idea that a humble painkiller could help prevent cancer is both exciting and provocative.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026
"A monochrome Jackson Pollock," Jane says, and then tells Tiny, "We gotta bolt. This band is like a root canal sans painkiller."
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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Low vitamin D levels may make recovery from breast cancer surgery more painful and increase the need for opioid painkillers, according to research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
"But what can painkillers do for a cancer patient?"
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Eli Lilly is looking for its next growth engine, cutting a deal that could launch its latest bid to establish a foothold in the market for non-opioid painkillers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
“You woke up once, but you fell back asleep. Dr. Han said the painkillers would knock you out, so I guess they did the job.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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