Half of pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia missing out on aspirin that can help prevent it

Half of pregnant women who are at risk of pre-eclampsia are missing out on aspirin that can help prevent the condition, experts say Aspirins have been used for decades to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia Every year 23,000 pregnant women in Britain suffer from the condition Women at risk of pre-eclampsia should begin to take … Read more

Taking aspirin once a week can cut the risk of getting several types of cancer, scientists claim

Taking aspirin just once a week can cut the risk of getting several types of cancer, scientists claim Regular use of drug reduces risk of getting stomach and oesophagus cancers  It also cuts the chances of bowel cancer by 27 per cent, according to 45 studies Drug is known to lower heart attack and stroke … Read more

Taking half an aspirin pill every day can cut the risk of liver cancer by nearly half

Taking half an aspirin pill every day can cut the risk of liver cancer by nearly a half, scientists claim Taking half an aspirin pill a day slashes the risk of liver cancer, research suggests  People who take a regular low dose are 43% less likely to develop disease  Findings based on an analysis of more … Read more