NSAIDs are among the most common pain relievers in the world. And lately, they're among the most controversial. Find out what these anti-inflammatory pills actually do inside your body. NSAIDs ...

There are some 20 traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, including aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), and piroxicam (Feldene).

Researchers found that people who took NSAIDs for long periods of time had a 12% lower risk of developing dementia, as opposed to those who used them for shorter periods of time.

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2008;59(2):227-233. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat arthritis, which affects one-third of all adults. These drugs are available ...