Aspirin
It is a drug also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Often used as an antipyretic (to suppress fever), analgesic (painkiller) and anti-inflammatory, Aspirin also has anti-clotting capabilities and is therefore used to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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IANS, March 26, 2019 at 07:20pm
According to the Journal of Infectious Diseases, use of aspirin can stop the tuberculosis bacterium to overtake your immune cells and treat patients with severe TB.
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Posted By
Agencies, November 21, 2018 at 05:56pm
According to a new clinical trial published in the journal The Lancet, intake of aspirin and omega-3 is safe and effective at reducing chances of bowel cancer in high-risk patients.
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Posted By
ANI, October 05, 2018 at 06:56am
Ovarian cancer is the most fatal gynecological cancer, largely due to lack of early detection strategies. It is believed that inflammation that occurs during ovulation plays a role in the development of this cancer. But anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin, have been shown to lower the risk of certain types of cancers.
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ANI, September 30, 2018 at 09:13am
Peter Elwood of Cardiff University, who directed the study, said the use of low-dose aspirin as a preventive in heart disease, stroke and cancer is well established but evidence is now emerging that the drug may have a valuable role as an additional treatment for cancer too.
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While aspirin does help in preventing heart attacks and strokes in people who have the condition, but for healthy people, it doesn t have any benefits.
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The researchers believe that aspirin can be used as a preventive measure in reducing the risk of HIV infection
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Posted By
Agencies, July 04, 2018 at 09:34am
The study identifies a possible new role for one of the most widely used, common, over-the-counter medications in the world.
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Posted By
ANI, May 04, 2018 at 03:52pm
Men: As per research, aspirin can cause certain cancers
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Posted By
Agencies, May 04, 2018 at 03:17pm
Men beware! Consuming aspirin daily can put you at the risk of skin cancer
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Posted By
Agencies, April 29, 2018 at 11:58am
Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer.
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Posted By
Agencies, November 26, 2017 at 01:00pm
Pregnancy is no time to experiment with drugs
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Posted By
Agencies, November 01, 2017 at 12:22pm
"The findings demonstrate that the long-term use of aspirin can reduce the risk of developing many major cancers."
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Here's everything you need to know about over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication.
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Agencies, June 29, 2017 at 04:47pm
Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure, swollen feet, ankles and face and severe headaches.
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Posted By
Agencies, May 03, 2017 at 10:30am
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Would you know what to do in case your loved one suffers a heart attack? Well, here are expert tips that can help you save someone's life.
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Posted By
Agencies, December 20, 2016 at 07:11pm
This finding was surprising because it goes against previous studies.
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Not just head injury, internal bleeding can be caused due to hormonal changes and even use of medications. Read to know more.
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Posted By
Agencies, May 19, 2016 at 12:31pm
Taking aspirin immediately after minor strokes could substantially reduce the risk of major strokes in patients who have minor 'warning' events, a team of European researchers has found.
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