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POSTED October 29, 2011 - 14:15 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Aspirin may cut colon cancer risk by 63% -- study

Taking two aspirin pills a day slashes the odds of developing colorectal cancer in people with an inherited susceptibility for the disease, a new study reports.

According to the findings of the study, people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that predisposes people to developing colorectal cancer, are at a 60 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer if

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POSTED August 11, 2011 - 11:33 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Does aspirin play vital in IVF?

Researchers delving into the potential role of aspirin in infertility found that it does not improve the chances of conception in women who undergo assisted reproductive procedures.

Opinion is fairly divided. Some studies indicate that a low-dose aspirin treatment significantly improves ovarian response, uterine and ovarian blood flow velocity, implantation rate and pregnancy rate in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), while others suggest it may cause complications in pregnancy, including miscarriage.

POSTED April 9, 2011 - 18:44 | POSTED BY Neelam Goswami

Daily use of painkillers can lower colon cancer risk

In a new study, regular use of painkillers has been linked to lower risk of colon cancer. The study has pointed out that people having a family history of the disease can also be benefit from conventional pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.

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Some earlier studies have already documented the fact that there is a smaller risk of getting colon or rectal cancer among people who take aspirin.

More evidence painkillers lower colon cancer risk
Adding to the growing evidence that painkillers lower colon cancer risk, the latest study has revealed that daily intake of pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can minimize a person's risk of developing colon cancer.

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