New study says aspirin use can reduce risk for two types of cancers
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New study says aspirin use can reduce risk for two types of cancers
Description
October 4, 2018
The regular use of aspirin was associated with a reduced risk of two deadly cancers -- ovarian and hepatocellular carcinoma, which starts in the liver. Two studies published Thursday in JAMA Oncology, conducted using information from the Nurses' Health Studies, suggest the risk for each type of cancer decreases between 20 and 50 percent with aspirin use.
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New study says aspirin use can reduce risk for two types of cancers00:32 | October 4, 2018 -
Health Matters: Canadian doctors worried about FIFA World Cup hospitalizations02:43 | January 19, 2026 -
Adults can play a pivotal role helping kids with their mental health02:26 | January 19, 2026 -
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Freezing your eggs after 40: Morgan Hoffman shares her fertility journey07:22 | January 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ontario lab begins using mail-in semen analysis kits02:20 | January 15, 2026 -
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Board games could boost young kid’s math skills00:55 | January 14, 2026 -
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WHO says countries should strengthen taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol02:04 | January 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concerns02:28 | January 13, 2026 -
Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Canada makes front-of-package nutrition warning labels mandatory01:58 | January 10, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Novo Nordisk Canada may offer cheaper drug options02:34 | January 7, 2026 -
Changes to U.S. CDC child vaccine recommendations spark backlash02:12 | January 6, 2026 -
Business Matters: McDade windshield washer fluid recalled due to lack of childproof packaging02:33 | January 6, 2026 -
Novo Nordisk launches new weight loss pill in U.S.01:49 | January 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: Si Ji Mei brand egg sheets recalled due to salmonella concerns02:35 | January 5, 2026 -
Scientists at St. Michael’s Hospital seek to revolutionize lung imaging02:10 | January 2, 2026 -
How to make New Year’s resolutions stick01:52 | December 31, 2025
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New study says aspirin use can reduce risk for two types of cancers00:32 | October 4, 2018
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Health Matters: Canadian doctors worried about FIFA World Cup hospitalizations02:43 | January 19, 2026
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Adults can play a pivotal role helping kids with their mental health02:26 | January 19, 2026
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‘Not surprised’ if case of terminal cancer patient ends up in federal Supreme Court: MAID advocate07:42 | January 18, 2026
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105K Canadians received medical treatment out of country02:25 | January 17, 2026
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Freezing your eggs after 40: Morgan Hoffman shares her fertility journey07:22 | January 16, 2026
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Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026
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Health Matters: Ontario lab begins using mail-in semen analysis kits02:20 | January 15, 2026
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New analysis reveals misrepresented CPR on TV could be harmful01:04 | January 14, 2026
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Health Matters: Rate of homelessness on the rise in Northern Ontario, report says01:41 | January 14, 2026
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Board games could boost young kid’s math skills00:55 | January 14, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026
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Health Canada makes front-of-package nutrition warning labels mandatory01:58 | January 10, 2026
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London Health Sciences Centre medical team performs world-first surgery including two simultaneous heart reconstruction procedures02:11 | January 10, 2026
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Doctors urge caution as study finds rapid weight regain after weight-loss drugs00:53 | January 9, 2026
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People regain weight faster after stopping weight-loss drugs, study finds01:55 | January 8, 2026
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New study says aspirin use can reduce risk for two types of cancers
Description
October 4, 2018
The regular use of aspirin was associated with a reduced risk of two deadly cancers -- ovarian and hepatocellular carcinoma, which starts in the liver. Two studies published Thursday in JAMA Oncology, conducted using information from the Nurses' Health Studies, suggest the risk for each type of cancer decreases between 20 and 50 percent with aspirin use.
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