Should healthy people take aspirin to ward off heart disease? The notion has been controversial, and the medical advice mixed. But a review of scientific data on the topic Tuesday showed that any benefits are…
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How to survive a Heart Attack when you are alone
Many heart attacks are survivable, especially if you’ve taken the time to prepare yourself. Anyone who thinks they’re at risk for a heart attack should get a complete medical evaluation as soon as possible.The information…
Aspirin reduces risk of some cancers, says study
Daily, long-term doses of aspirin can slash the risk of cancer of the digestive tract, according to research published on Wednesday. Aspirin greatly reduces the risk of developing and dying from bowel, stomach and oesophageal…
Aspirin helps fight some colorectal cancers: US study
Aspirin can help prolong the life of patients suffering from colorectal cancer tumours with a specific genetic mutation, according to a new study released Thursday. The study of 900 patients carried out by the Dana-Farber…