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10 Common Medications That Doctors No Longer Trust

Modern medicine has saved countless lives, eased unimaginable suffering, and extended human lifespans beyond what was once thought possible. Yet not every pill that once promised relief stands the test of time. Some medications once hailed as breakthroughs have fallen out of favor as new research reveals hidden dangers, questionable…

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8 “Safe” Over-the-Counter Drugs That Are Dangerous for Seniors Over 65

As we age, reaching for a common over-the-counter (OTC) remedy for aches, pains, or a sleepless night seems like a normal part of life. We trust these medications because they are readily available without a prescription, creating a false sense of security. However, for seniors over 65, physiological changes can…

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How your genes interact with your environment changes your disease risk − new research counts the ways

Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she told me, “Genetics don’t really matter for chronic disease.” Rather, she continued, “A person’s lifestyle, what they eat, and how much they exercise, determine whether they get heart disease.”

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Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?

A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to evade the immune system.

Al Jazeera

The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer

Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials

The Guardian - US

Can aspirin prevent cancer from spreading?

The findings of a new study can change the course of cancer treatment.

The Times of India

Unlock the magical mold-killing and stain-busting superpower of this humble household ingredient that costs just 50 cents

If you have aspirin in the house, you can use it to banish mold

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Eureka Moment: Scientists Find How A Common Low-Cost Drug May Prevent Cancer From Spreading

Researchers discovered that aspirin works against cancer spread by stimulating the immune system, a finding they made by chance while investigating the process of cancer spread.

Medical Daily

‘Eureka’ moment as scientists discover common drug stops some cancers spreading

Research suggests aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells

The Independent UK

Scientists describe ‘Eureka moment’ over how aspirin prevents cancer spread

A new study suggests aspirin – or other drugs – could be used as a potential cancer treatment.

Evening Standard

What do I do with expired medicine? Don’t use it, for a start…

When last did a headache have you reaching into your medicine cabinet – and finding a bottle of aspirin that expired three years ago? Did you take it anyway? And, if you decided instead to get rid of those out-of-date painkillers, how did you do it? If you chose to…

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Laundry expert reveals the unlikely 54p solution to banish stubborn stains and mould build-up

Who would have thought the key to fresh, bacteria-free laundry is hiding in your medicine cabinet? I had to give it a try...

Woman & Home

The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

Fortune

Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding

Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage symptoms that don’t otherwise require a prescription – such as painkillers for headaches or cough and cold remedies – they aren’t suitable for…

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Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.

The Conversation

Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play in solving complex problems such as curing a disease?

Medical Daily

Common Drug Could Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk In People With Unhealthy Lifestyle: Study

Researchers have found that regular use of aspirin could slash colorectal cancer risk in people already at risk from unhealthy lifestyles.

The Conversation

Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says

You might have heard that taking a daily low-dose aspirin can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. But, unless you have been told to take aspirin by your doctor, recent news should make you think again, because, for many, the risks outweigh the benefits.

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"The man once known as Vincent Furnier was struggling during Flush The Fashion, but his alter ego was still snapping and snarling": Alice Cooper embraces new wave on Flush The Fashion

Recorded during Alice Cooper's "blackout" period, Flush The Fashion found The Coop exploring new sounds

The Times of India

TOI Health News Morning Briefing | FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata, Harvard study finds when to take aspirin during heart attack, simple tests to check purity of milk, FAQs on heat stroke answered, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to undergo wrist surgery, and more

After Maharashtra, FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata: COVID symptoms to pay attention to

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Aspirin taken within 4 hours of chest pain can significantly reduce heart attack deaths, finds new Harvard study

Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have released alarming data in connection with aspirin usage and reduction of heart attack deaths.

The Times of India

Can aspirin help prevent cancer? What do studies say

Recent research published in the journal ‘Cancer’ suggests that aspirin may have a role in both preventing and treating colorectal cancer. The study found that colorectal cancer patients who took aspirin had less spread of the disease to their lymph nodes compared to those who did not take the drug.…

Medical Daily

Long-Term Daily Use Of Aspirin Helps In Prevention, Progression Of Colorectal Cancer: Study

Regular aspirin use may have an active role in enhancing immunosurveillance against colorectal cancer, the study revealed.

The Guardian - UK

‘Children were dying. We didn’t even have aspirin’: the Indigenous Venezuelans forced far from home

Economic crisis has driven Warao communities from their traditional life in lush forest to a Brazilian slum

Zenger

Study Finds Daily Aspirin Use May Prevent Bowel Cancer

Daily aspirin use may reduce risk of bowel cancer, new study reveals

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