More than three million Americans reported taking aspirin without consulting a medical professional first, according to that 2021 survey. But the American Heart Association warns against taking ...

Aspirin poisoning can also be accidental and was once the most common cause of accidental poisoning of children. Safety precautions such as child-resistant packaging has helped make it less common ...

If you're over the age of 60, you've likely seen headlines in the last couple of years warning against previous medical advice to take aspirin as a preventative measure against heart attack and ...

Now, a top U.S. panel of health experts has published recommendations that aim to limit people’s use of daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. Here’s what you need to know ...

Primary prevention refers to patients who have no history of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke and are taking aspirin to prevent a first case. The US Preventive Services Task Force ...