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Health Tip: Taking a Daily Aspirin
For some, it may not be safe

Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart
Lower dose appears safe and effective against heart attack in men, stroke in women

Long-Term Aspirin Use Seems to Protect Against Colorectal Lesions
The benefit lasts even if you stop taking the drug, study finds

Doctors Re-Examine Blood Thinners to Prevent Strokes
They're effective, but must be used with caution, experts say

Human Body May Make Its Own ’Aspirin’
Theory stems from presence of salicylic acid in study participants

Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix
Younger patients with the mutation faced higher odds of heart attack, death, studies found

Aspirin Doesn’t Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Bayer Marketing Two Unapproved Aspirin Products: FDA
Warning letters issued for Bayer Heart Advantage, Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin + Calcium

Aspirin Doesn’t Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke
Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change

Health Tip: Taking an NSAID
Who should avoid the pain relievers