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Pain relievers may complicate prostate screening WASHINGTON (Reuters) - 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.   Source:(Reuters)   2008-09-08 Study: Older brains don't benefit from painkillers Results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers can prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow mental decline in older people.   2008-05-13 Panel: Aspirin adds to colon cancer risk People at average risk for colon cancer shouldn't take aspirin or painkillers like ibuprofen to try to prevent the disease, a federal task force advises, because of the risk of bleeding and other potential health problems. The recommendation for the first time by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force includes those with a family history of colorectal cancer.   2007-03-06 FDA wants sterner pain reliever warnings Federal health officials cautioned Tuesday the tens of millions of Americans who take popular over-the-counter pain pills of their potentially serious side effects and released planned label changes intended to warn of the sometimes deadly risks.   Activities:U.S. Painkiller Crisis   2006-12-19 FDA OKs Celebrex as treatment for kids Pfizer Inc. won federal approval Friday to market the painkiller Celebrex as a treatment for the tens of thousands of children with a devastating form of arthritis.   2006-12-15 Headlines Pain relievers may complicate prostate screening 2008-09-08 Study: Older brains don't benefit from painkillers 2008-05-13 Panel: Aspirin adds to colon cancer risk 2007-03-06 FDA wants sterner pain reliever warnings 2006-12-19 FDA OKs Celebrex as treatment for kids 2006-12-15 'Super Flu' Fears Grip World 2005-12-23 Merck Shares Rise on FDA Panel's Decision 2005-02-18 Most-viewed

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