Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related Stroke Risk in Older Women, University of North Carolina Study

Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study shows. However, the risk of stroke associated with trans fat intake was lower among women taking aspirin, according to the findings from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers.

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