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.

Aspirin use likely to reduce death risk in severe COVID-19 patients - Here’s how!

A study has shown that aspirin use was associated with a 47 percent decrease in the risk of dying in the hospital from COVID-19.
Taking NSAIDs during this time of pregnancy can cause kidney problems in unborn babies

Taking NSAIDs around 20 weeks or later in the pregnancy can cause rare but serious kidney problems in the unborn baby, which can lead to low levels of amniotic fluid, warns FDA.
Two aspirins a day can reduce cancer risk in persons with Lynch syndrome: Study

Around 3 out of every 100 colon cancers or endometrial cancers are estimated to be caused by Lynch syndrome. Aspirin may benefit people with this inherited disorder.
An aspirin a day will bring down your risk of preterm birth

Low-doses of aspirin on a daily basis can help reduce preterm birth risks among first-time pregnant. The medication can be administered from the sixth week until the 36th week.
Popping aspirin and other ways to prevent bowel cancer

Aspirin has the potential to prevent diseases that result from chronic inflammation, such as cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and arthritis according to a new study.
Aspirin may curb colorectal cancer recurrence, tumour growth

The benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say researchers, adding that that aspirin may reduce tumour growth and inhibit recurrence of the disease.
Aspirin can be dangerous: Know the health risks of this medication

An aspirin is easily available over the counter without a prescription. But taking this medication without a prescription may lead to serious health complications.
Higher aspirin consumption increases mortality rate in breast cancer patients

According to a research published in the journal Cancer, women with breast cancer,who use aspirin have higher mortality risk following cancer.
Aspirin can help to treat patients suffering from severe tuberculosis: Study

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.
Study says aspirin and omega-3 safe, lower bowel cancer risk

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.
Daily dose of Aspirin may lower risk of ovarian cancer

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.
Aspirin may play a life-saving role in the treatment of cancer, finds a study

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.
Wonder pill aspirin doesn’t reduce heart attack risk, says study

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.
HIV alert: Aspirin can reduce the risk of this sexually transmitted infection in women says a study

The researchers believe that aspirin can be used as a preventive measure in reducing the risk of HIV infection
Know whether aspirin can reduce Alzheimer's disease symptoms

The study identifies a possible new role for one of the most widely used, common, over-the-counter medications in the world.
Aspirin intake tied to cancers among men

Men: As per research, aspirin can cause certain cancers
Daily aspirin intake tied to skin cancer in men

Men beware! Consuming aspirin daily can put you at the risk of skin cancer
There is a link between obesity, aspirin and cancer risk

Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer.
Don't take aspirin when pregnant! It increases cerebral palsy risk in babies

Pregnancy is no time to experiment with drugs
Regular use of pain reliever aspirin likely to reduce digestive cancer risk

"The findings demonstrate that the long-term use of aspirin can reduce the risk of developing many major cancers."