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Aspirin
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know
For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a series of clinical trials have led to a major shift in medical guidance — one that could change how millions of Americans approach heart health. The findings prompted the American Heart Association (AHA) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to update their recommendations, advising most older adults against taking daily aspirin as a preventive measure. Aspirin works by thinning the blood, reducing the risk of clots that can lead to heart…
Brentwood, NY
News
Long Island Man Admits Scamming $3.5M From Investors
A Long Island man admitted on Monday, Nov. 1 that he scammed investors in a purportedly revolutionary new aspirin out of $3.5 million that he used as his own personal piggy bank. Donald A. Milne III, a 57-year-old repeat offender from Massapequa, defrauded more than 70 victims from throughout the country who thought they'd invested in Instaprin Pharmaceuticals, which he touted as a “fast-acting form of powdered aspirin that could instantly stop heart attacks and strokes," Acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael A. Honig said. He used the money instead for a Caribbean vacat…
Darien, CT
Lifestyle
Panel Shifts Advice On Aspirin Use To Prevent Heart Attacks, Stroke
Federal health officials are changing course in their previously well-held recommendation that American adults take aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes. For decades, taking a low-dose aspirin has been recommended to improve heart health, but on Tuesday, Oct. 12, an expert panel from the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidance. The previous guidance recommended daily low-dose aspirin for people over 50 who were at higher risk for heart attacks or strokes in the next decade and who weren’t at higher risk for bleeding. Instead, the updated guidelines recommend that…
Pleasantville, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Taking Aspirin Regularly May Help Prevent Infection, New Study Says
Waiting to get a vaccine? In the meantime, there may be something already in your cupboard that could prevent you from becoming infected with COVID-19, according to a new study. Those who took a low dose of aspirin on a regular basis were 29 percent less likely to become infected, according to research conducted in Israel. Data from about 10,000 people who were tested for COVID between Feb. 1, 2020, and June 30, 2020 was evaluated and published in the Federation of European Biochemical Societies Journal, which also determined that "aspirin use is associated with better outco…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Hrhc
are Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips
As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Even though pneumonia often clears up in two to three weeks, it can become more serious, especially for older adults, babies and people dealing with other illnesses. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms like coughing up mucus, fever or shortness of breath. Prevent Pneumonia The number one step is to get…
