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Aspirin trial to examine if it can stop cancer returning

 The world's largest clinical trial to examine whether aspirin can prevent cancers returning has begun in the UK.

Daily aspirin 'cuts bowel and stomach cancer deaths'

 Taking aspirin every day can reduce the chance of developing or dying from bowel and stomach cancers, a review of all available evidence suggests.

Aspirin 'not best' for preventing strokes

 Doctors are being told not to routinely prescribe aspirin for a common heart condition that increases stroke risk.

Aspirin may lower melanoma risk: U.S. study

 A new study in the United States has found that women who take aspirin have a reduced risk of developing melanoma, and that the longer they take it, the lower the risk.