Health Tip: When Aspirin Therapy May Be Harmful

(HealthDay News) -- Low-dose aspirin therapy helps lower the risk of heart attack in many people, but it isn't for everyone.

The American Diabetes Association says you should avoid aspirin therapy if:

• You have an allergy to aspirin.
• You bleed easily.
• You've had recent bleeding in the digestive tract.
• You have active liver disease.
• You are younger than age 21.

The association says you should check with your doctor to determine if aspirin therapy is safe for you.