Daily aspirin doesn’t prevent strokes in older, healthy people after all
The daily use of low-dose aspirin has been a mainstay of preventing strokes for decades. While there has always been a risk of bleeding...
The unclear impact of stopping aspirin use in older people
Aspirin is a well-known drug, often used to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Many elderly individuals take aspirin regularly, but sometimes it can cause serious...
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,...