May 21, 2012: New Blood Thinner May Lower Chances of Clots in High-Risk Heart Patients: FDA
Agency's advisory panel to vote on whether Xarelto should be approved for treating acute coronary syndrome

May 02, 2012: Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin for Heart Failure: Study
Doctors, patients may opt for cheaper, over-the-counter aspirin, researchers say

March 26, 2012: Low-Dose Daily Aspirin Enough to Help Heart Attack Patients: Study
Using higher dosage didn't improve outcomes, but might increase bleeding risks, experts say

March 21, 2012: More Evidence Shows That Daily Aspirin Might Combat Cancer
Latest findings don't mean people should start popping aspirin every morning, experts stress

March 16, 2012: Researcher Uses Genomics to Predict His Odds for Disease
It's another example of the future of 'personalized medicine,' scientists say

February 21, 2012: Aspirin as Good as Plavix for Poor Leg Circulation: Study
Both work equally well in condition that causes pain while walking

February 03, 2012: Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found

February 02, 2012: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients

February 01, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat

January 09, 2012: Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast
Modest benefits might not outweigh bleeding risk, evidence review suggests

January 05, 2012: Could Daily Aspirin Harm Seniors' Eyes?
Study found possible association between drug and age-related macular degeneration

December 12, 2011: Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence
Study shows benefit for patients who've already finished with stronger blood thinners

November 23, 2011: Four Common Meds Send Thousands of Seniors to Hospital: CDC
Blood thinner, aspirin, insulin and oral diabetes drugs account for two-thirds of nearly 100,000 hospitalizations.

November 07, 2011: Experts Debate Tylenol's Safety for Asthmatic Kids
Past research has linked fever-reducing drug to asthma flares

October 28, 2011: Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
People with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary form of cancer, might benefit from 2 tablets a day: study

October 24, 2011: Can NSAIDs Cut Colorectal Cancer Deaths in Older Women?
Consistent use of aspirin, ibuprofen associated with about 30% lower death rate, study found

September 02, 2011: Health Tip: When Aspirin Therapy May Be Harmful
It's not appropriate for everyone

August 11, 2011: No Proof That Aspirin Aids Conception, Review Shows
Data on women undergoing in vitro fertilization finds no evidence supporting aspirin use

July 20, 2011: Stopping Daily Aspirin Boosts Heart Attack Risk: Study
Discontinuation was tied to 60 percent rise in risk for nonfatal attacks, researchers say

June 27, 2011: New Blood Thinner Beats Plavix When Paired With Low-Dose Aspirin
But dose of aspirin was key to experimental drug Brilinta's success, study found

May 25, 2011: Study Finds Aspirin Still Best at Preventing 2nd Stroke
More testing may reveal helpful role for drug alternative, others say

May 18, 2011: Standard Heart Drugs Won't Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension don't benefit from aspirin or simvastatin, study finds

May 03, 2011: Many Consumers Don't Know What's in Over-the-Counter Painkillers: Study
Lack of knowledge about active ingredients may up the risk of overdose, researchers say

May 02, 2011: Aspirin's Clot-Prevention Ability Blunted by Dietary Fat: Study
Fatty acids in bloodstream seem to interfere with the painkiller

April 25, 2011: Common Painkillers May Blunt Antidepressants
Drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin may make Prozac, other SSRIs less effective, researchers say

April 04, 2011: Monthly Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
But the study does not prove if the association is due to the drug or other factors, expert says

March 11, 2011: Aspirin May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer -- But Only in Certain People
Aspirin's protection confined largely to those with elevated blood levels of a particular marker for inflammation, study finds

December 07, 2010: Low-Dose Aspirin Boosts Accuracy of Colon Cancer Test
Although aspirin was previously feared to skew results, study finds that it significantly increased accuracy

December 07, 2010: Daily Aspirin Linked to Steep Drop in Cancer Risk
Long-term, low-dose regimen study shows dramatic findings for many common cancers

October 22, 2010: Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Chances of Colon Cancer
People at high risk should consider taking it daily, experts say

October 19, 2010: Aspirin, Statins May Reduce Problems After Heart Surgery
Aspirin may prevent heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure while statins cut risk of death, studies found

September 20, 2010: IV Aspirin Drip Appears to Be Safe, Effective for Migraine
More commonly used in Europe, but treatment shows potential in small U.S. study

September 16, 2010: Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
But experts don't recommend taking aspirin for that reason alone

September 01, 2010: Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients, Study Finds
And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say

May 27, 2010: Experts Advise At-Risk Diabetics to Begin Daily Aspirin Later
In a change, heart & diabetes groups push age threshold up from 40, to 50 for men, 60 for women

May 04, 2010: Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn's Disease
But experts add that painkiller's other health benefits may outweigh possible link

March 23, 2010: Painkillers Lower Estrogen Levels, May Explain Cancer Reduction Risk
Women who use anti-inflammatory drugs have lower hormone levels than nonusers, study finds

March 16, 2010: Stenting May Save Legs
Many with severe peripheral arterial disease can avoid amputation, researchers find

February 16, 2010: Aspirin May Boost Breast Cancer Survival
Risk of death, recurrence halved for those who took it, study finds

February 15, 2010: NSAIDs Won't Shield Against Skin Cancer
Researchers find anti-inflammatories show no effect on squamous cell carcinoma

December 22, 2009: Aspirin During Pregnancy May Help Preemies
Study finds slightly fewer behavioral issues among children whose moms took low doses

December 11, 2009: Blood Thinner Combos Risky for Heart Attack Patients
Bleeding risk highest for those taking both warfarin and clopidogrel, study finds

December 02, 2009: In Women, Aspirin Might Ward Off Eye Trouble
Still, taking it for macular degeneration is not advised, expert says

October 02, 2009: Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

August 11, 2009: Aspirin May Stem Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
Study suggests a role for aspirin in prevention as well as treatment

July 06, 2009: Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin
Study found famotidine effective at curtailing ulcers

June 21, 2009: Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind

May 29, 2009: Value of Taking Aspirin to Cut Heart Risk Varies
For those with no history of heart disease, risks may outweigh benefits, research suggests

May 20, 2009: Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable
Aspirin plus anti-clotting therapy boosts dialysis patients' quality of life, study says

May 15, 2009: Chewable Aspirin More Readily Absorbed
Study suggests higher levels found in bloodstream could improve heart attack treatments