You've likely seen warnings against taking aspirin as a preventative measure against heart attack and stroke. It isn't quite ...

Is daily aspirin really necessary for heart disease prevention? Find out the truth behind the changing recommendations.

Nearly one in three Americans over the age of 60 — roughly 19 million people — take aspirin daily, according to a 2021 study.

For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Nearly one in three Americans over the age of 60, roughly 19 million people, take aspirin daily, USA Today on Tuesday cited Annals of Internal Medicine.

DR. STEVEN NISSEN: You want thinner blood but there are risks associated with that. And the current labeling of aspirin by the FDA is for use after a heart attack but not clearly in everyone ...

Aspirin is a blood thinner and while it can't stop a heart attack once it's started, it can prevent the episode from worsening while you get help.