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McMaster develop pill to reduce heart attacks and strokes

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In a multi-country study, a ‘Polypill’, containing a statin, blood thinner and other compounds, when given to people of medium heart attack/stroke risk, reduced cases by 20%. A small aspirin seemed to perform slightly better.

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