In a first ,a major medical US organisation has recommended low doses of aspirin to prevent colo-rectal  cancer.

This broad recommendation to take aspirin follows a growing    body of evidence that suggests aspirin maybe a potent yet  overlooked weapon in the war against  colo -rectal Cancer

However, heavy doses of aspirin the experts say may also expose the takers to very   serious side-effects including stomach bleeds, haemorrhagic strokes,brain bleeds etc

-The Deccan Herald-