NSAIDs Could Cut Cancer, Heart Attack Risk, But Experts Defer On Advising Proactive Use

Some NSAIDs could reduce incidence of and deaths from cancers and from heart attack and stroke, but it is unclear if the increased risk of bleeding from using the drugs outweighs the benefits, according to recent studies.

Support is growing for some OTC painkillers’ efficacy in helping reduce incidences of cancer, heart attack and stroke and mortality from the conditions, but researchers say it is too soon to recommend proactive use of the drugs for protection.

A study reviewing recent research and published Aug. 5 in the Annals of Oncology confirmed that daily aspirin use can...

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