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Taking low-dose aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in certain high-risk individuals, especially those with established atherosclerotic disease, but it is not recommended for primary prevention in most people due to bleeding risks. It should be taken under medical guidance, ideally with food, and at a consistent time each day.
Warfarin, a commonly used blood thinner, has been found to have potent anti-cancer properties. Researchers at Columbia University discovered that warfarin inhibits tumors from interfering with a self-destruct mechanism in cells that is activated when mutations or abnormalities are detected. The study suggests that warfarin could be repurposed to treat various types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer. Warfarin reduces the activity of a gene called VKORC1L1, which promotes ferroptosis, a cell death mechanism that requires iron. The findings indicate that warfarin may be a promising cancer therapy, particularly for tumors with high levels of VKORC1L1 expression.