CNN Anderson Cooper 360 October 13, 2021 00:41:00
The u.s. preventative services task force is considering making several changes to its guidance on taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease and stroke. today, the task force posted a draft statement recommending that adults aged 40 to 59 who are at a higher risk for heart disease but do not have a history of the disease decide with their doctor whether to start taking aspirin. now, this is the first time the task force has recommended that adults in their 40s talk to their doctors about it. the draft also says that adults 60 and older should not start taking aspirin to prevent heart dis...