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by DanBC 3871 days ago
> Tylenol is the perfect example of this. Everyone "knows" that it reduces the risk of heart attacks,

Wait what? Tylenol is acetaminophen, which is not associated with any heart benefit.

If anything long term use of paracetamol is possibly linked to a small increased risk of problems.

http://www.nhs.uk/news/2015/03March/Pages/Is-long-term-parac...