Article: Over-50s 'should take aspirin daily'.(News)

Byline: By Madeleine Brindley Western Mail

Everyone over 50 should take a common headache pill as a daily supplement to protect against killer diseases, Welsh experts said last night.

The suggestion comes as it emerged that only half of the people who could benefit from aspirin are taking it daily in Wales.

Aspirin is already known to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke but it is now thought it can protect against a wide range of cancers and Alzheimer's disease.

Welsh experts believe everyone over 50 should be given a quarter of ...

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