This medication could help prevent heart attacks

For decades, doctors have been prescribing aspirin to patients with cardiovascular disease. It thins the blood by preventing the formation of clots - reducing the risk of blockages and reduced blood flow. A new study found that a drug called Clopidogrel reduces patients’ risk of a heart attack or stroke by 14% compared with aspirin, and with no added risk. Here’s how it works. The World Economic Forum’s Initiative Health for All aims to help shape a world in which everyone has access to quality healthcare regardless of background or income.