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	Podcast:		Health Report - Separate stories podcast
	Episode:		Help and handicap in common pain medications
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:08:51
	Publish Date:		2022-04-04 07:30:00
	Description:		Researchers at the University of Sydney have reviewed multiple global studies on common painkillers and found that they have a marked effect on our resistance to infection—which is sometimes bad and sometimes good—and more studies are needed on possible alternatives for pain management. Some of these medications could also reduce our response to a vaccination—especially if they're taken ahead of one. Some good news though is that—in some studies—aspirin can reduce the disease burden of tuberculosis.
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