Mental Health Side Effects of Over the Counter Pain Medicines

Node Smith, ND OTC Pain Medications and Their Effects on Information Processing and Emotional Response A recent research study looks at the negative influence over the counter pain medications may have on information processing and emotional response.1 Painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen were seen to impact how an individual processes information, experiences hurt feelings, […]

Ibuprofen Linked to Acute Kidney Injury for Endurance Runners

A recent study conducted through Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that endurance athletes taking ibuprofen could be doubling their risk of acute kidney injury.1 Acute Kidney Injury Common in High Endurance Athletes Acute kidney injury is fairly common in high endurance athletes, as dehydration leads to a decrease in renal blood flow coupled by […]