Could Aspirin Have Cut COVID Deaths in Half?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) was introduced in 1899 as an alternative to sodium salicylate,1 a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory known for its unpleasant side effects such as stomach cramps, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. It’s been a staple medicine in most households ever since and is frequently recommended as a remedy to control inflammation and prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke and heart attack. … Continue reading Could Aspirin Have Cut COVID Deaths in Half?

Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks No Longer Recommended for Older Adults

If you’re a healthy older adult looking for ways to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, don’t turn to that age-old standby: daily low-dose aspirin. It’s no longer recommended as a preventative for older adults who don’t have a high risk or existing heart disease, according to guidelines announced Sunday by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. “For the most part, … Continue reading Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks No Longer Recommended for Older Adults

The 8 WORST Pieces Of Advice Medical Doctors Give Their Patients

Just one century ago in America, all of the most popular chronic diseases and disorders that we know so well today barely existed, including cancer, diabetes type 2, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s and heart disease. Still, nearly every medical doctor in the United States blames hereditary genes for these preventable health problems, as if somehow a few generations of humans changed hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading The 8 WORST Pieces Of Advice Medical Doctors Give Their Patients