Many older people in the United States are still taking a small dose of aspirin every day to avoid heart problems, even ...

It’s a highly debated topic: Should you regularly take baby aspirin to protect your heart? While some research has shown that daily low-dose aspirin could be beneficial, other studies have presented ...

A medicine called clopidogrel may take over from aspirin’s widespread use as a blood thinner to stop heart attacks and strokes. But as both aspirin and clopidogrel can trigger excess bleeding and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You may have heard that taking a low dose of aspirin every day can boost your heart health. Last year, ...

Dr. Krumholz answers the question: 'Is Baby Aspirin Okay For A 75-Year-Old?' — -- Question: I am 75 years old, yet my doctor told me to take baby aspirin. Is that ok (being that I am not a baby)?

Q. I had quadruple bypass heart surgery 25 years ago. Following the procedure, my cardiologist put me on the higher dose (325 milligrams) aspirin. I have stayed on this dose all these years with no ...

Daily aspirin can cut in half the risk that colon cancer will come back Risk of recurrence was 55% lower in people who took 160 mg aspirin daily for three years Aspirin has several effects that might ...