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  2. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, aspirin induces the formation of NO-radicals in the body, which have been shown in mice to have an independent mechanism of reducing inflammation. This reduces leukocyte adhesion, which is an important step in immune response to infection. There is currently insufficient evidence to show that aspirin helps to fight infection. [18]

  3. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin is also used long-term to help prevent further heart attacks, ischaemic strokes, and blood clots in people at high risk. [10] For pain or fever, effects typically begin within 30 minutes. [10] Aspirin works similarly to other NSAIDs but also suppresses the normal functioning of platelets. [10] One common adverse effect is an upset ...

  4. Daily low-dose aspirin has its benefits — and risks. Here's ...

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    Aspirin may boost the body’s immune response against cancer cells. However, research has been mixed on whether regularly taking aspirin helps lower the odds that someone who has been diagnosed ...

  5. Aspirin Use May Help Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

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    Given the risks of long-term use of aspirin — such as gastrointestinal bleeding — the authors write that “these results support the use of lifestyle risk factors to identify individuals who ...

  6. Aspirin may offset increased colorectal cancer risk from ...

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    Finally, aspirin may additionally influence the immune response against cancer cells and block the development of blood vessels that supply nutrients to growing cancer cells.” — Andrew T. Chan ...

  7. Cancer prevention - Wikipedia

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    Advertisement for a healthy diet to possibly reduce cancer risk. An average 35% of human cancer mortality is attributed to the diet of the individual. [9] Studies have linked excessive consumption of red or processed meat to an increased risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer, a phenomenon which could be due to the presence of carcinogens in meats cooked at high temperatures.

  8. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    This is a partial list of herbs and herbal treatments with known or suspected adverse effects, either alone or in interaction with other herbs or drugs.Non-inclusion of an herb in this list does not imply that it is free of adverse effects.

  9. Aspirin and Colorectal Cancer: Drug Could Lower Risk for ...

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    According to new research, taking aspirin on a regular basis may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer—especially for people with less-healthy lifestyles.