Video: How baby aspirin saves lives

How baby aspirin saves lives (video)
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Low-dose "baby" aspirin is rarely given to children anymore.

Instead, people at risk of a may take a daily aspirin to decrease their risk.

In this video, Reactions explains how works to inhibit blood clotting and help prevent heart attacks:

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