In the past, doctors advised older patients to take low daily doses of aspirin to “thin the blood.” This was meant to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. At the same time, however, the habit ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study has shown that, while taking aspirin is beneficial in preventing heart attacks and strokes among people with established cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention), its ...

Doctors say the difference between the standard tablet and the stronger one comes down to one quiet trade-off.