Most doctors agree that patients should take low-dose aspirin if they have evidence of clotting problems such as having had a heart attack, a clotting stroke, known heart or blood vessel disease, or ...

Many Americans don't see anything wrong with taking daily low-dose aspirin, even though experts have concluded its risks ...

If you're over the age of 60, you've likely seen headlines in the last couple of years warning against previous medical advice to take aspirin as a preventative measure against heart attack and ...

Nearly one in three Americans over the age of 60 — roughly 19 million people — take aspirin daily, according to a 2021 study in Annals of Internal Medicine. Should you be among that group?

Friday is the 24th annual National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease. Wear Red Day is always the first ...

ACS: Acute coronary syndrome; CV: Cardiovascular; MI: Myocardial infarction; PCI: Percutaneous coronary intervention; TIA: Transient ischemic attack.

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Petechiae are tiny red, purple, or brown spots on your skin, inside of your mouth, or ...

About 800,000 Americans will have a heart attack or stroke this year. While heart disease can affect anyone, the risk substantially rises with age.

February puts an emphasis on heart health. Exercise and a heart healthy diet are important for everyone, but for women, it is ...

Here’s something new to bring up the next time you visit your health care provider: Should I undergo a CT calcium score ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. For decades, taking low-dose aspirin (81 mg) every day was widely recommended as an easy way to prevent heart ...