Pain relievers may complicate prostate screening

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Taking a popular class of pain relievers that includes aspirin and ibuprofen lowers the levels of a protein in a man's blood that doctors use to screen for prostate cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

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Headache, arthritis pills reduce Parkinson's risk

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Over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

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