Should You Take a Daily Aspirin

Know whether the risk of potential harm may outweigh its proven benefits.

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© rbkomar | Getty Images Despite being safe enough for sick children, low-dose “baby aspirin” is a powerful drug that can cause serious internal bleeding when used regularly. It should only be taken daily when its value for heart attack prevention is likely greater than the risk of bleeding.

Do you take a baby aspirin every day without your doctor’s knowledge or against their advice? After reading this article, you might want to reconsider.

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