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Just two aspirin a week may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in adults living unhealthy lifestyles, new research from Mass General Brigham finds.

Nearly 108,000 health professionals were included in the study — most were around 50 years old.

Researchers recorded their aspirin intake and assigned them a lifestyle score based on their body mass index, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet and tendency to smoke cigarettes.



Regular aspirin use was defined as two or more standard tablets (325 milligrams each) or at least six low-dose pills (81 milligrams each) per week.

Participants were followed for more than three decades, with researchers documenting...

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Taking a regular aspirin may keep the oncologist away, at least when it comes to colorectal cancer, according to a new study, and people with unhealthy lifestyles seemed to see the greatest benefit.

Regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles

DOACs are a newer class of anticoagulants that are more targeted and work faster than traditional options. They also don’t require frequent monitoring and have fewer dietary restrictions. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a group of medications doctors prescribe to prevent and treat blood clots. They inhibit specific factors...

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A new study suggests regular aspirin use may lower the odds of colorectal cancer for people with risk factors like smoking, poor diet, and obesity.

Aspirin Might Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk

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U.S. health regulators have approved the first blood test for colon cancer, a significant step in cancer screening. The test, called Shield, is manufactured by Guardant and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults aged 45 and older with an average risk of colon cancer.

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Researchers found that, in 19 commonly used blood tests, abnormal results were linked to a higher risk of cancer within a year.
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It's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keep colon cancer at bay. But new research suggests that those who benefit most are people with lifestyles that up their odds for the disease.

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Dilantin (phenytoin) is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of seizure. Dilantin comes as an extended-release capsule, chewable tablet, and oral liquid suspension. Specifically, Dilantin is used in adults and certain children to treat:. To learn more about Dilantin’s uses, see the “What is Dilantin used for?” section...

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Aspirin Use May Help Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

People who use aspirin regularly have a lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who don’t use aspirin regularly, a new study shows. The benefits...

Aspirin Use May Help Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

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