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Low-dose aspirin cuts cancer risk--study

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:59 by Anter Prakash Singh

A recent study has suggested that aspirin may lower the risk of cancer-related-death by as much as 20 percent, if taken regularly for a long period. Till now, aspirin has been associated with lowering the risk of heart disease, but the study found that it curtails the risk of solid tumor cancers also.

Low-dose aspirin helps cut colon cancer risk--research

Fri, 10/22/2010 - 11:15 by Deepika Garg

Aspirin, in small doses, can help cut the risk of colon cancer, a new study has found. British researchers reported that low doses of aspirin can reduce bowel cancer cases by a quarter and cut death rate from the disease by more than a third.

Intravenously delivered aspirin helps relieve intense migraines

Wed, 09/22/2010 - 11:33 by Jamie Anderson

Getting an intravenous shot of aspirin can help alleviate migraines in patients hospitalized with severe symptoms, findings of a new study claim.

Singer Fantasia Barrino admits she tried to kill herself

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 23:34 by Natalie James

Former 'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino, who earlier this month was hospitalized for overdosing on aspirin and a sleep aid, has finally opened about her recent overdose- admitting she wanted to die.

Cold weather ups heart attack risk--study

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 12:30 by Jamie Anderson

Heart attacks are more likely to occur in colder weather conditions, findings of a new study suggest.

Heartbroken Fantasia Barrino recovering after apparent suicide attempt

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 10:47 by Natalie James

Former 'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino has been hospitalized after what police has called a suicide attempt. The singer was admitted to a North Carolina hospital after overdosing on a combination of aspirin and sleeping aids, according to several published reports, citing her manager.

Aspirin can protect against colon cancer:Study

Mon, 09/21/2009 - 22:24 by Jaspreet Kaur

Berlin, September 21: John Burn and his colleagues from the Institute of Human Genetics at Newcastle University in Britain have revealed that taking an aspirin daily can prevent cancer in people with a genetic disorder known as Lynch syndrome that heightens their risk of developing the disease.