There is one pain reliever that may actually reduce the risk for heart attacks, strokes and premature death. The lowly aspirin has been around for more than 100 years, but scientists continue to debate its benefits and risks. A new analysis of nine randomized, controlled trials involving more than 100,000 participants suggests that aspirin reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications and death. Despite this good news, there is evidence that it can increase the risk of bleeding strokes and bleeding ulcers. Weighing the benefits against such risks, however, suggests that aspirin prevents deaths from heart attacks and strokes even when used in otherwise healthy people. Because of the risks, however, no one should embark on long-term aspirin therapy without medical supervision.
[American Journal of Medicine, July, 2011]
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