Aspirin may be of specific benefit for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in individuals with raised Lp(a) levels, a new study has suggested. The study analyzed data from the ASPREE ...

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 ...

A new editorial in JAMA Cardiology has rekindled discussions about the role of aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and whether there’s a ...

A new survey found that 1 in 5 adults “who say they have no personal or family history of heart attack or stroke,” reported “routinely” taking a low-dose aspirin Nearly half of U.S. adults still ...

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 ...

Baby aspirin is routinely prescribed to people who survive heart attacks. But there’s another vulnerable group who benefit from daily low-dose aspirin: pregnant women at risk of developing ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. For decades, taking low-dose aspirin (81 mg ...

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 ...