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.

An aspirin a day will bring down your risk of preterm birth

Posted By ANI, January 24, 2020 at 10:45am

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

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, January 08, 2020 at 04:46pm

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

Posted By IANS, January 08, 2020 at 08:51am

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

Posted By Editorial Team, September 04, 2019 at 01:50pm

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

Posted By ANI, August 13, 2019 at 10:08am

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

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

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.
Daily dose of Aspirin may lower risk of ovarian cancer

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

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

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 17, 2018 at 05:42pm

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

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 14, 2018 at 01:22pm

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

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.
Aspirin intake tied to cancers among men

Posted By ANI, May 04, 2018 at 03:52pm

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

Posted By Agencies, May 04, 2018 at 03:17pm

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

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.
Don't take aspirin when pregnant! It increases cerebral palsy risk in babies

Posted By Agencies, November 26, 2017 at 01:00pm

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

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."
9 surprising everyday items that can treat acne

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, August 18, 2017 at 06:32pm

Iron box, band aids and balms? Here's how these household items can aid you in your war against acne!
Buying pain medicines without a prescription? Find out whether it is safe or not

Posted By Mita Majumdar, July 03, 2017 at 05:51pm

Here's everything you need to know about over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication.
Aspirin may cut preeclampsia risk in pregnant women

Posted By 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.