Popular Uses of Aspirin

Aspirin is sometimes used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and some other rheumatological diseases. The updated aspirin labeling in the October rule provides information on specific dosing, side effects, and toxicity of aspirin for these conditions.

More potential medical uses for aspirin are still under study--everything from treating migraines and colon, ovarian and breast cancer to improving brain function. Could an aspirin a day help you retain your memory as you age by preventing clogging of the arteries in the brain? It remains to be proven, but early studies suggest it's possible.