Scientists find a heart disease treatment safer than aspirin
In a world where heart health is a major concern for many, a recent discovery offers new hope.
Scientists have been searching for ways to...
Low-dose aspirin linked to increased anemia risk in older people
A post-hoc analysis of the ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) trial has revealed that the use of low-dose aspirin is linked...
Can aspirin use benefit older adults?
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has highlighted a surprising trend among older Americans: many continue to take a daily baby aspirin to...
Scientists find a safer heart disease prevention method than aspirin
There's some great news for people with heart problems, especially those with coronary artery disease. This is a condition where the blood vessels that...
Aspirin linked to lower diabetes risk in older people
Recent research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, has uncovered a potential benefit of...
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...