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BOSTON - Regular aspirin use has clear benefits in reducing colorectal cancer incidence among middle-aged adults, but also comes with some risk, such as gastrointestinal bleeding. And when should adults start taking regular aspirin and for how long?
There is substantial evidence that a daily aspirin can reduce risk of colorectal cancer in adults up to age 70. But until now there was little evidence about whether older adults should start taking aspirin.
A team of scientists set out to study this question. They were led by Andrew T. Chan MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist and chief of the Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Their report appears in
Replacing red meat with plant foods, dairy products lowers heart disease risk: BMJ medicaldialogues.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from medicaldialogues.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
More Fruits and Veggies Could Prevent Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths
Mounting research affirms the crucial role proper diet and nutrition play in preventing the most common causes of death
Low fruit and vegetable intake may be a major factor in heart disease deaths. Findings from a 2019 study found low fruit intake translated to almost 1.8 million cardiovascular deaths in 2010 while low vegetable consumption resulted in 1 million deaths. The cardiovascular impact of low fruit and vegetable consumption were most acute in countries with the lowest average consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Let’s have a closer look at the different factors that drive these findings and how you can optimize your fruit and veggie intake for a healthy, thriving heart.
Weight Loss May Be Paramount Lifestyle Change in Preventing Gout medscape.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from medscape.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.