GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE WITH ACHES AND PAINS: Ibuprofen use leads to extended lifespan in several species, study shows. “This study was a proof of principle to show that common, relatively safe drugs in humans can extend the lifespan of very diverse organisms. Therefore, it should be possible to find others like ibuprofen with even better ability to extend lifespan, with the aim of adding healthy years of life in people.” Faster, please.