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    Can Aspirin Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?

    December 7, 2017

    Learn how taking a daily aspirin can possibly lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: aspirin, aspirin for heart attack and stroke, heart attack, stroke

    Learn more about how aspirin can benefit your heart health
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    Is It Safe to Take Aspirin During Pregnancy?

    July 4, 2016

    Doctors recommend pregnant women avoid taking aspirin, though small doses are usually not problematic. Learn more about aspirin risk for pregnant women. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: aspirin, aspirin alternatives, aspirin and pregnancy, pregnancy

    Learn about the risk Aspirin poses to pregnant women
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    Pimple Patch: Can Aspirin Aid Acne?

    November 7, 2015

    Whether you're a teenager or an adult, a pimple can be irritating and embarrassing. Find out if aspirin is a useful home remedy for acne. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: acne, aspirin, aspirin mask, pimple, skin, skin care

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    What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

    July 26, 2015

    Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, CPR, dizziness, first aid, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart attack symptoms in women, nitroglycerin

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    Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

    May 8, 2015

    Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease

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    How to Stock a First Aid Kit (Infographic)

    May 21, 2014

    It's always good to be prepared for accidents. Learn more about the basics items to include in a first aid kit to make accidents easier to handle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: acetaminophen, aspirin, bandages, benadryl, burn cream, emergency, first aid kit, gauze, hydrocortisone cream, ibuprofen, oral thermometer, sterile eye wash

    first aid kit
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    How to Survive a Heart Attack While You are Alone

    February 28, 2014

    Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and some actions you can take if you suffer a heart attack while you are alone. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, dizziness, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart disease, nausea, relax, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

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