The Latest Breaking News from Aspirin

President tells Wall Street Journal in interview that his doctors encouraged him to take lower dose but he declined

White House explains President Trump's bruised, bandaged hands, citing daily aspirin use and constant handshaking, while deferring details on his cognitive tests.

Trump’s right hand is often bruised due to frequent hand-shaking and consistent aspirin therapy – which can cause bruises to appear more prominent

When you shop for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of brands and labels. Many people assume that different names mean different formulas. The truth is, several leading OTC painkillers are exactly the same formula, just packaged with different branding and prices. Understanding which painkillers…

Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing discomfort. It could also have anti-cancer properties.

A vaccine-skeptic doctor says the president should come off statins and aspirin – sparking an angry response from the White House

Most people think of the pharmacy counter as a place to pick up prescriptions and maybe grab a bottle of aspirin. But behind the counter, there’s a world of pharmacy deals you might never see advertised on the shelves. These offers can help you save big on both medications and…

Findings could have global significance and influence treatment guidelines, researchers say

Swedish researchers find low daily dose can halve risk in post-surgery patients with specific gene mutations

Letter: For people with lower levels of the enzyme required to metabolise clopidogrel, aspirin remains the better option – a personalised approach is required, write Dr Ronnie Ramlogan, Dr Dimitri Gagliardi, Dr Luigi Venetucci, Dr Abisope Akintola, Dr Cinzia Dello Russo and Prof Sir Munir Pirmohamed

Findings from a new study challenge the long-established recommendation of using aspirin to prevent heart attacks for patients with coronary artery disease