Aspirin News

Daily aspirin cuts cancer risk

Research showed that taking a low-dose aspirin daily for at least five years brings about a 10 to 60% drop in fatalities depending on the type of cancer.

Aspirin may cut colon cancer risk

A new analysis suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease.

IV aspirin drip treats migraines

The intravenous administration of aspirin appears to be an effective way to treat hospitalised patients suffering from either severe headaches or migraines, new research indicates.

Aspirin reduces colon cancer risk

Taking low-dose aspirin daily may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, new research finds.

Aspirin may help for colon cancer

Taking aspirin daily can reduce the risk of colon cancer in people with a genetic susceptibility to the disease, according to researchers who studied more than 1,000 people.

Aspirin may cause brain bleeding

Taking aspirin or similar blood-thinning medication may cause minute bleeding in the brains of older adults, according to a new study.

Diabetics - aspirin not as helpful

Doctors should not routinely give aspirin to people with diabetes to help guard against a heart attack or stroke, researchers conclude based on a study they conducted.

Aspirin useful for osteoporosis?

In an animal study, researchers have shown that low-dose aspirin can decrease the activity of cells that breakdown bone, while increasing the activity of cell that build up bone.

Aspirin at bedtime lowers BP

A daily aspirin can control pre-hypertension, but only if it is taken at bedtime, a Spanish study shows.

Aspirin cuts breast cancer risk

Taking drugs like aspirin regularly could significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a new report published in Britain.