The drug is sometimes prescribed to certain at-risk people—but what does the science say?

Is daily aspirin safe for everyone? Discover the truth behind common aspirin myths and what experts recommend.

Daily aspirin does not reliably prevent bowel cancer in people at average risk, according to a major new review. Any ...

Doctors have long recommended daily aspirin for years as a low-cost protection against cancers of the lower bowel. New research suggests there might not be a dependable benefit for low-risk patients.

Some believe that aspirin and similar drugs can provide simple protection against bowel cancer. A large study from China now shows that this hope is unlikely to be fulfilled.

It might be time to rethink that little pill in your medicine cabinet. A new study casts doubt on the idea that regularly ...

Daily aspirin use appears to offer no protection against colorectal cancer, and may have other adverse effects, according to a new review.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty A photo of an older adult taking aspirin via Getty. Nearly half of U.S. adults still believe that the benefits of taking low ...

Many people still believe the benefits of taking an aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks and strokes outweigh the potential dangers – despite experts warning of the contrary more than five years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Donald Trump said he takes more aspirin daily than his doctors recommend, continuing the routine for years and referring ...

A daily aspirin cuts cancer, but doctors say don't reach for the bottle yet. March 20, 2012— -- A daily aspirin may cut your risk of cancer, new research suggests. But doctors advise that there's ...