Aspirin beats heart attack risk in men study says
A major NEJM study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows 325 mg aspirin every other day cuts first heart attack risk by about half in men. Experts caution risks include stroke in high pressure patients and stomach ulcers, and results may not apply to women.
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Aspirin's proven benefits and caveats in heart health
Overview of aspirin uses including pain relief fever reduction and inflammation control. It discusses potential heart attack prevention, Kawasaki disease protection, and other possible benefits while noting risks such as stomach bleeding increased bleeding risk in brain strokes kidney impact during prolonged high use and Reye's syndrome risk in children. The Physicians Health Study showed a 47 percent heart attack risk reduction among 22 000 male doctors taking aspirin every other day for eight years.
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JCPenney ends PERM TOTE promotion February 20
Promotion for professional hair care products ends February 20 at JCPenney stores. The ad notes ongoing availability of the PERM TOTE line and highlights expert styling products offered by the retailer in 1988.
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