When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense. Used ...

Over-the-counter painkillers are marketed as safe, everyday fixes for headaches, back twinges and joint aches, yet the very pills many people treat like candy can quietly injure organs long before ...

This story was originally published on April 18, 2025, and has been updated. On Monday, President Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration would be discouraging the use of acetaminophen ...