Men and women are being advised to take aspirin every day to help prevent heart attacks and strokes once they reach middle age.

An aspirin a day could keep heart attacks away
Article in the Sunday Telegraph

Extracts:

"Previous studies have already suggested taking aspirin could cut the chance of having a heart attack or stroke by a third and the risk of a fatal attack by 15 per cent.

New joint research by Nottingham and Sheffield universities bolsters the view that blanket prescriptions could help millions of people later in life."

"Dr Mike Knapton, director of prevention and care at the British Heart Foundation, warned further "robust research" was needed before blanket prescription could be recommended."

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