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Daily low-dose aspirin may increase the risk of anemia in people ages 65 and older, new research shows. The study, published on June 20 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, adds to growing evidence that routine aspirin use for people with no heart attack history carries more risk than benefit.

Risk for anemia incidence and decline in ferritin greater for seniors receiving low-dose aspirin.

(CTN News) - Based on an analysis of the ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) trial, it was found that, when low-dose........

Adults over 70 who take low-dose aspirin for primary heart disease prevention may become anemic, according to a new study.

A study of older adults found no significant association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) use and dementia or cognitive decline.

Elderly patients using low-dose aspirin were at increased risk for anemia in a new study.

In a study involving adults over the age of 70, researchers reported that daily use of low-dose aspirin increased the risk of developing anemia

Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells. If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The lack of oxygen can make you feel tired or weak. You may also have shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or an irregular heartbeat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention external link , about 3 million people in the United States have anemia. There are many types of anemia, including:...

Using low-dose aspirin was associated with a 20% increased incidence of anemia and decline in ferritin, or blood iron levels, in otherwise healthy older adults, according to a new analysis of an old study.

An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo