Health News Archives

Aspirin Resistance Boosts Heart Risks in Cardiac Patients
They're four times more likely to suffer heart attack, stroke and even death, study finds

Aspirin, Hormone Therapy Combo Can Shorten Lives of Prostate Cancer Patients
First, prescribed to protect the heart, can lead to halting of cancer therapy, report says

NSAIDs Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease
Over-the-counter pain meds reduced risk by as much as 60%, researchers say

Many Patients Don’t Report Use of OTC Pain Drugs
Aspirin, ibuprofen and similar medicines pose big stomach risks, study notes

Warfarin Trumps Aspirin in Preventing Stroke in Elderly
Incidence of bleeding was also lower than expected, study found

No Danger Found in Blood Thinner-Statin Combination
Study detects no increase in heart attack, stroke, death

Bengay Death Highlights OTC Dangers
Just because it's nonprescription doesn't mean it's harmless, experts caution in wake of teen track star's overdose from sports cream

Aspirin May Keep Colon Cancer Away
But the drug doesn't protect against all forms of the disease, study finds

Aspirin May Cut Pregnancy Complication Risk
Daily use lowers odds for the dangerous spike in blood pressure called preeclampsia

Daily Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
But 300-milligram dose used in study comes with dangers, experts warn