New research warns daily aspirin use in older adults without heart disease may do more harm than good, increasing bleeding ...

Zetia keeps your body from absorbing cholesterol in your diet, and it is generally safe and well-tolerated. So, it’s a good ...

Up to 15% of older adults may be routinely taking aspirin for primary prevention, and most of them understand the excess ...

(HealthDay News) — Almost 15 percent of U.S. adults aged 50 to 80 years are taking aspirin for primary cardiovascular disease prevention, according to a brief report published in the July 1 issue of ...

For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a series of clinical trials have led to a major shift in medical guidance — ...

Treating coronary artery disease patients with monotherapy using clopidogrel or ticagrelor was associated with lower rates of ...

Around 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin as their primary method of preventing cardiovascular disease – despite stricter ...

Around 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin as their primary method of preventing cardiovascular disease—despite stricter ...

Prof Sir John Burn, from Newcastle University, said he would ask health regulators to formally advise a low dose of 75mg be ...

Aspirin lowers risk after a heart attack or stroke. Most don’t use it. Fewer than 40 percent of people who have suffered a heart attack or stroke take a daily aspirin, even though it can help ...

Aspirin is a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) commonly used to relieve pain, reduce aches, and lower fever. While it is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, its use is not ...

A recent study found that aspirin therapy (100 milligrams per day) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events among people who are at high risk due to elevated Lp(a) (European Heart Journal ...