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By Anne Asher, About.com Guide to Back & Neck Pain since 2005

New Study on the Long Term Dangers of Pain Killers for Women

Wednesday August 17, 2005
The Nurses' Health Study at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston was released this week and indicates that daily long term use of over-the-counter pain killers by women increases their risk of high blood pressure. Aceaminophen and Ibuprofen were especially implicated in the results, while asprin seems to be safe. Read the whole story...

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