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...
People with coronary heart disease need this drug instead of aspirin
A recent study by Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation found that P2Y12 inhibitor lowers the disease risk compared with aspirin alone in people with coronary artery...
Too many older Americans are still taking a daily aspirin, study finds
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University found that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart...
Warning: aspirin-containing antacid medicines can cause bleeding
The next time you reach for a nonprescription drug to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you should use one of the...
Aspirin is linked to 26% higher risk of heart failure
A recent study from the University of Freiburg found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with...