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Almost 15 percent of U.S. adults aged 50 to 80 years are taking aspirin for primary cardiovascular disease prevention, ...

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Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60. The new guidelines do not change for people who have had a heart attack.

The US Preventive Service Task Force has finalized its latest recommendations on low-dose aspirin regimens and now says people over 60 should not start taking a daily aspirin for primary ...

In a randomized, multicenter trial in 3630 patients, 1216 received warfarin (in a dose intended to achieve an international normalized ratio [INR] of 2.8 to 4.2), 1206 received aspirin (160 mg ...

Aspirin thins the blood by reducing its number of clotting agents, known as platelets. Though it won't fully stop a heart attack, it can prevent one from getting worse for many patients.

Aspirin "weakens the stomach's protective lining against stomach acid, making the stomach and intestines more vulnerable to ulcers, which can bleed," according to Harvard Health.

Aspirin is a blood thinner. Depending on your health condition, that can be beneficial or dangerous. Here's what medical experts recommend.