It was reported in the news today that Ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. This report needs careful reading beyond the headlines. In the trials, huge doses of Ibuprofen were given, and even then the risk only increased by less than 2%. Also bear in mind that the risk only increases in people who are at risk of heart disease anyway. At normal occasional doses, Ibuprofen is perfectly safe in the vast majority of people.