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Aspirin is Helpful but Only for Men Posted: 2 years ago by maxriter
Taking an aspirin daily has proved to be quite effective in protecting heart and arteries, but only if you are a man.
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Stressed plants 'produce aspirin' Posted: 1 year ago by kissmenow
Plants facing stressful conditions like drought produce their own aspirin-like chemical, US researchers say.
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Silver nanoparticles show 'immense potential' in prevention of blood clots Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
Scientists are reporting discovery of a potential new alternative to aspirin, ReoPro, and other anti-platelet agents used widely to prevent blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Their study involves particles of silver — 1/50,000th the diameter of a human hair — that are injected into the bloodstream.
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7 Solid Health Tips That No Longer Apply Posted: 2 months ago by Bornbad
Are you taking a daily aspirin or multivitamin to stay healthy? Avoiding eggs and choosing no-cholesterol margarine over butter? Convinced that jogging will ultimately kill your knees? Advice that was once considered gospel truth among the medical community is now being questioned.
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Cannabis is a safer drug than aspirin and can be used long-term without serious side effects Posted: 9 months ago by iamamaniac
The Science of Marijuana, by Dr Leslie Iversen of Oxford University's department of pharmacology, found many "myths" surrounding marijuana use, such as extreme addictiveness, or links with mental illness or infertility are not supported by science.
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Before I pop this pill, I'd like to know where it came from Posted: 8 months ago by Bornbad
Over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen are among the most commonly taken drugs in the United States. But here's a question: Where do they come from?
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Updated guidelines advise focusing on women's lifetime heart risk Posted: 3 years ago by suebe
The 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women also include new directions for using aspirin, hormone therapy and vitamin and mineral supplements in heart disease and stroke prevention in women.
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