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Doctors reverse recommendation on daily aspirin
After years of suggesting low-dose aspirin to people 60 and older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, doctors now say the risks outweigh the benefits for most people. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
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After years of suggesting low-dose aspirin to people 60 and older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, doctors now say the risks outweigh the benefits for most people. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
A panel of medical experts now says most adults should not take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke.
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