The Latest Breaking News from Aspirin

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.

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

Clopidogrel was tested against aspirin in people with coronary artery disease (CAD)

Discovery that clopidogrel is more effective blood thinner could transform health guidelines worldwide

The research also found the use of clopidogrel did not increase the risk of major bleeding, a common and serious side effect of blood thinners.

President Trump's hand bruise sparked online syphilis speculation, but doctors cite age, aspirin use, and circulation issues as the likely causes.

White House says president’s recurring hand bruise is the result of frequent hand-shaking and aspirin