Aspirin News

Aspirin may help for colon cancer

Taking aspirin daily can reduce the risk of colon cancer in people with a genetic susceptibility to the disease, according to researchers who studied more than 1,000 people.

Aspirin may cause brain bleeding

Taking aspirin or similar blood-thinning medication may cause minute bleeding in the brains of older adults, according to a new study.

Diabetics - aspirin not as helpful

Doctors should not routinely give aspirin to people with diabetes to help guard against a heart attack or stroke, researchers conclude based on a study they conducted.

Aspirin useful for osteoporosis?

In an animal study, researchers have shown that low-dose aspirin can decrease the activity of cells that breakdown bone, while increasing the activity of cell that build up bone.

Aspirin at bedtime lowers BP

A daily aspirin can control pre-hypertension, but only if it is taken at bedtime, a Spanish study shows.

Aspirin cuts breast cancer risk

Taking drugs like aspirin regularly could significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a new report published in Britain.

Lower cancer risk with aspirin

Men who routinely take aspirin seem to be less likely to develop colorectal cancer, according to new research findings.

Aspirin for safer pregnancy?

Women at high risk for the pregnancy complication preeclampsia can lower their odds by 10 percent by taking daily aspirin, a new study suggests.

Aspirin safer at lower doses

A daily aspirin dose of 75 to 81 milligrams is best for the long-term prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke without causing serious side effects, a new study finds.

Aspirin as risky as driving

If you think fighting red-hot blazes in collapsing buildings is risky, think again.

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