Common over-the-counter drug is causing spike in liver injuries and long-lasting damage

Daily Mail Health · 15 August 2026 at 05:15

Common over-the-counter drug is causing spike in liver injuries and long-lasting damage

Researchers in Virginia made the warning after analyzing more than 220,000 cases of liver injury reported nationwide.

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Common over-the-counter drug is causing spike in liver injuries and long-lasting damage

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