Aspirin was first found to reduce the risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attacks 30 years ago, and subsequent studies found evidence that aspirin may also reduce the risk of stroke and colon cancer. Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medications and nearly half of adults 70 years and older have reported taking aspirin daily even if they don’t have a history of heart disease or stroke. A new paper published in Family Practice has revealed that a baby aspirin may no longer be recommended every day for primary prevention of a heart attack or stroke.
Researchers concluded that aspirin no longer provides a net benefit as primary prevention for cardiovascular disease and cancer. The research has found that the widespread use of statins and cancer screening technology may have altered the benefits of aspirin use. “We shouldn’t just assume that everyone will benefit from low-dose…
