The hidden harm of aspirin for older people: higher amnesia risk
Aspirin is a common medicine many people take.
It's known to be good for preventing heart disease and strokes, particularly in older people. In fact,...
Taking baby aspirin: what older Americans should know
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to prevent heart problems, despite...
Aspirin therapy doesn’t reduce major heart disease events in some people
A recent study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging suggests that aspirin therapy, unlike statin use, does not reduce major cardiovascular events in patients with...
Aspirin and ovarian cancer: Unveiling the connection
Introduction to Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a severe health issue affecting millions of women worldwide. It represents a group of different tumors that arise...
Aspirin may increase heart failure risk by a quarter, study finds
Aspirin is a medicine that is commonly used to relieve pain and inflammation, and is also used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in...
Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer risk, study finds
In a study from National Cancer Institute and elsewhere, scientists found that frequent aspirin use can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, regardless of...
Many older Americans are still taking a daily aspirin, even though it may be...
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University recently found that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart problems—despite...
Low-dose aspirin may help people with ovarian cancer live longer
In a study from QIMR Berghofer, scientists found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.
Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect and usually,...
Aspirin is associated with 26% higher heart failure risk
Scientists from the University of Freiburg recently have found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with...
Aspirin could prevent deadly complications in bone fractures
Patients hospitalized with fractures typically receive an injectable blood thinner, low-molecular-weight heparin, to prevent life-threatening blood clots.
In a study from the University of Maryland...