An article on the WebMD.com website cites a study that indicates "Ibuprofen Increases Stroke Risk; Diclofenac as Risky as Vioxx".

From the article: "It's the first evidence that so-called NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers -- including some sold over the counter -- increase the risk of heart disease and death in people without underlying health conditions."

To read the article at WebMD, click here.

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