Many Older Adults Are Still Taking Daily Aspirin Despite Recent Warnings Not To, Study Finds

A study found that a significant number of older Americans continue to use small doses of aspirin despite recommendations to the contrary.

Boxes holding bottles with 81 mg aspirin tablets inside are seen on a store shelf in Miami on April 12, 2016. Illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

A new study found that a significant number of older Americans continue to use small doses of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease despite two major heart associations having reversed their guidance on the practice.