Rethinking an Aspirin a Day

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 23 February 2010 9:33 AM


You may want to hesitate before reaching for that aspirin bottle in your medicine cabinet. The Wall Street Journal says new research contradicts the long-standing advice that a daily dose of aspirin may reduce the risk of a heart attack. Experts now say the side effects of taking a daily aspirin may outweigh the benefits.

On the Web

Click here for the Journal’s explanatory podcast, outlining the new guidelines for recommending aspirin therapy.

Share This Story


 

 

Enter address below to get the morning headlines in your inbox (more details)

New on the Blog

Photo of the Day: Pat’s Ukuleles

Photo of the Day: Pat’s Ukuleles

In the event I decide to retire to Hawaii, maybe this place will hire me.

New on the Story Stack

Links from our Sponsors

Popular Posts


Pat Kiernan's Facebook profile

Links

Favorites

U.S. Newspapers

International Newspapers

News