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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: Iron-deficiency anemia Vitamin B12-deficiency anemia Hemolytic anemia Mild anemia is a common and t...

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