Why is aspirin no longer recommended?
If you’re over the age of 60, you’ve likely seen headlines in the last couple of years warning against previous medical advice to take aspirin as a preventative measure against…
Aspirin use remains high among US adults despite potential risks
Share on PinterestA recent survey shows that one-third of adults ages 60 and older without heart disease take aspirin, some without medical advice. Dobrila Vignjevic/Getty Images Aspirin is a common…
Taking an aspirin a day for heart health? Here’s why you need to stop
First recommended in the 1990s, milllions of Americans continue to take an aspirin each day for their heart health — despite findings it increases your bleeding risk. In fact, the…
One third of older Americans still take a daily aspirin for heart health
New research shows that, in spite of recommendations discouraging use of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease among older adults, nearly a third of adults 60 years and older…