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You may know that the occasional aspirin can reduce a fever or soothe a headache. But you might not know just how versatile—and lifesaving—this little pill can be. Here are some surprising uses for the medicine cabinet staple, plus information on when to consider a daily aspirin regimen and when to skip it altogether.
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