Acetylsalicylic is readily available in Aspirin tablets. Chemically, it is a useful molecule. It can be converted to ...

Some medical centers are taking a dramatic step to save mothers and babies after studies have shown too many doctors fail to follow guidelines for preventing pre-eclampsia, a potentially deadly ...

Aspirin is one of the most widely taken medicines in the world, having been recommended for decades as a way of protecting against heart attacks and strokes in at-risk patients. However, a new study ...

A commonly prescribed drug could be more effective than aspirin for long-term heart disease prevention. Analysis of nearly 29,000 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests the blood thinner ...

What’s inside that tiny pill? In this experiment, we break down common painkillers and extract pure aspirin, revealing the hidden chemistry. Why it’s crucial to turn off your smartphone’s Wi-Fi when ...

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system. In the study, published in Nature, the scientists say that ...

The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication ...

A new survey found that 1 in 5 adults “who say they have no personal or family history of heart attack or stroke,” reported “routinely” taking a low-dose aspirin Nearly half of U.S. adults still ...

Nearly one in three Americans over the age of 60 — roughly 19 million people — take aspirin daily, according to a 2021 study in Annals of Internal Medicine. Should you be among that group? Aspirin is ...

Three-year results from the ALASCCA trial (NCT02647099), presented at the 2025 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium, showed that aspirin use in patients with PIK3CA-mutated colorectal cancer reduced ...