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— The impact of aspirin on colorectal cancer risk lessens with healthier living A prospective cohort study has revealed that the regular use of aspirin is linked to a lower incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC), but this benefit appears more pronounced in those leading less healthy lifestyles. For healthcare professionals with the most unfavorable lifestyle scores, the 10-year cumulative rate of CRC was found to be 2.12% for consistent aspirin users, compared to 3.40% for those who did not

— Also on TTHealthWatch: Pediatric Diabetes Post-COVID TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey, the director of electronic media at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Rick Lange, president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso. Each week, they delve into the most significant medical news. This episode's discussions include topics such as the efficacy of nasal sprays for respiratory infections, the preventive use of Paxlovid, endometriosis and