Painkillers may help soothe the heartache of a break-up as well as ease a sore head – but not for men. Scientists say women who take ibuprofen can feel less upset by failed romance. A study showed they experienced less hurt from social rejection or while recalling past betrayal. Women on ibuprofen reported less social pain afterwards. University of Californa researchers believe the drug blunts female sensitivities but disrupts the male urge to suppress emotional pain.

Source: The Star February 07, 2018 09:11 UTC