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

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   Several studies have found that taking aspirin may lower the risk of developing colon cancer and polyps, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). Aspirin may boost the body’s immune response ...

3. Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though ...

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   Some seniors across the United States continue to take a daily aspirin in the hopes of reducing their cardiovascular disease risk, even though the practice is only recommended for certain high ...

4. Many Older Adults Take Daily Aspirin to Cut Cardiovascular ...

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   Older adults are still likely to take a daily, low dose aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, even though doing so carries significant risks. Using aspirin to ward off ...

5. 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 ...

6. If you take aspirin daily, you could raise your risk of this ...

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   More than 40% of adults aged 60 and over take the pill to lower the risk of blood clots, but it’s a recommendation that many doctors have cut back on making recently.

7. 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]