Aspirin poisoning can also be accidental and was once the most common cause of accidental poisoning of children. Safety precautions such as child-resistant packaging has helped make it less common.

The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication ...

Some seniors across the United States continue to take a daily aspirin in the hopes of reducing their cardiovascular disease risk, even though the practice is only recommended for certain high-risk ...