Study: A Daily Baby Aspirin Has No Benefit For Healthy Older People

(By Rob Stein for NPR)

Many healthy Americans take a baby aspirin every day to reduce their risk of having a heart attack, getting cancer and even possibly dementia. But is it really a good idea?

Results released Sunday from a major study of low-dose aspirin contain a disappointing answer for older, otherwise healthy people. Continue reading article here…

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