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Multiple studies find taking common painkillers riskier than people think

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When we take a painkiller, it first slows down our central nervous system, which makes it harder for pain signals to reach our brains and then attaches opiate receptors to block pain signals coming from the body.

Although research has shown that painkillers are generally safe, consuming them beyond recommended doses can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus, particularly in women. 

A finding study that analysed 69,455 women 20 years in their middle ages and those that used aspirin regularly for six to seven days a week had a 16 per cent higher risk of developing tinnitus.

In another study by the Ohio State University, researchers found that taking acetaminophen could lead men to take greater risks such as “bungee jumping off a bridge” without feeling scared whereas NSAIDs can cause heartburn, irritation of the stomach, and sometimes even internal bleeding.

Painkillers that pretty much everyone has taken before, like Advil or Aleve, may possibly lead to a heart attack in its first month of use with increased dosage size.

While painkillers generally have a strong safety profile, users should be careful to not overdose or take the medication unnecessarily. 

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Japan-Pakistan Ties: Japanese Ambassador Meets Yousuf Raza Gillani, Acting President

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Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani was visited by Mr. Mistuhiro Wada, the Japanese ambassador to Pakistan, in Aiwan-e-Sadar, Islamabad.

The meeting covered topics pertaining to cultural exchange, people-to-people contact, and bilateral cooperation.

Speaking at the event, Yousuf Raza Gillani stated that Pakistan values its connection with Japan.

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CCOP Meeting: Doha Meeting Chaired by DY PM Dar

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From Doha, Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, presided over a Zoom meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization.

With a primary focus on the divestment of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited, the committee discussed a number of important matters during the discussion.

The committee approved the reference price for the sale of 60% of the shares of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited, as suggested by the Privatization Commission Board, following extensive deliberations.

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Elections of the Broadcasters Association: Information Minister Congratulates Newly Elected PBA Office Bearers

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In addition to congratulating the recently elected Pakistan Broadcasters Association leaders, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that democracy and democratic values are strengthened by an autonomous and vibrant media.

Along with Secretary General Shakeel Masood, Joint Secretary Ahmed Zuberi, Finance Secretary Azhar Qazi, Senior Vice Chairman Salman Iqbal, Vice Chairman Mir Ibrahim Rehman, and newly elected Chairman Mian Amir Mehmood, he offered his congratulations.

According to the Federal Minister of Information, the government will keep working to ensure that media institutions are independent, grow, and are supported because they are a vital pillar of the state.

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