And now, a US study has found that paracetamol may do a lot more than simply take the edge off your headache. The drug, also called acetaminophen, is a workhorse painkiller, mainly because it's ...

From how paracetamol can affect the liver to how fatty liver can be harmful, here’s all that you need to know.

Paracetamol, one of the most widely used pain relievers, is often considered a safe and effective remedy for headaches and ...

A new study has shown that taking paracetamol when pregnant could affect the brains of children. The study, published in Nature Mental Health in February, found that foetal exposure to a drug ...

Recently paracetamol has been in the headlines again, because a scientific paper in a major journal (the British Medical Journal) reported that it was ineffective for lower back pain, and indeed ...

New research coming out from the University of Nottingham has found that repeated use of common over-the-counter painkiller paracetamol in people aged 65 or over can lead to an increased risk of ...