The common pills millions take every day linked to risk of heart attacks and strokes

Risk of heart attack and stroke linked to pills millions take every day (Image: Getty) A recent study has sounded the alarm on commonly used drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin, warning certain individuals that taking them long-term could cause "avoidable harm". People with conditions such as heart failure and peptic ulcers could be at higher risk, researchers say. The research indicates that the NHS might be forking out an eye-watering £31 million over a decade due to complications from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) being prescribed to those at risk.

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