In a recent column, I wrote about key cancer screening guidelines all adults need to be mindful of. This week, I'm going over a critical update you may have missed this year for a medication many ...

Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medications in the US. Studies show that more than 40% of adults ages 60 or older take an aspirin every day to prevent dangerous blood clots that could lead to ...

Feb. 5, 2025 – Taking a daily aspirin? It could be worth asking yourself why, and if it’s still the best choice for you. That’s because it’s been five years since recommendations began changing about ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers continue to learn more about how aspirin works, which may lead to newer, safer treatments. Getty Images Asprin is one of the oldest pain-relieving drugs currently in use ...

The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication ...

Clinical guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis in patients with fractures, but trials of its effectiveness as compared with aspirin are lacking. In this pragmatic, ...

Could a pill a day keep polyps at bay? A new study suggests that a daily dose of aspirin could help ward off colorectal cancer in people with a rare genetic disorder that increases their risk of ...