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Ibuprofen may reduce risk of getting Parkinson's disease |
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Written by Mary Brophy Marcus - USA Today
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Thursday, 03 March 2011 |
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Article Source: USA Today
The study is one of the largest to investigate the possible benefits of ibuprofen on Parkinson's, a brain disorder that causes tremors and movement problems and affects mostly elderly people. Scientists found that people who take ibuprofen regularly have a 38% lower risk of developing the condition, compared with those who don't use it. Other pain relievers, such as aspirin and acetaminophen, did not show the same effect, researchers said.
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