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Study finds regular aspirin use associated with greatest reduction in colorectal cancer among those most at risk

Written by | 4 Aug 2024

Regular aspirin may help lower risk of colorectal cancer in people with greater lifestyle-related risk factors for the disease, according to a study led by researchers at Mass […]

Low-dose aspirin could help prevent pregnancy complications caused by flu infections

Written by | 5 Jul 2024

A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy. Animal studies examined whether the treatment […]

Could preventative drug be effective in people with migraine and rebound headache?

Written by | 3 Jul 2024

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, […]

New insights into an old drug: Scientists discover why aspirin works so well

Written by | 2 Apr 2023

New research has revealed important information about how aspirin works. Even though this drug has been available commercially since the late 1800s, scientists have not yet fully elucidated […]

New research may explain unexpected effects of common painkillers

Written by | 25 May 2022

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation. But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have unexpected and […]

Indomethacin or aspirin for covid-19 cough?

Written by | 28 Aug 2020

The similarities between the ACE-inhibitor cough and the cough of covid-19 prompted Dr Colin Brown, a retired GP and researcher, to investigate further. “The ACEI cough is stopped […]

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