When we found out that aspirin might help slow the growth of cancer, we got to thinking: What else is the anti-inflammatory good for? Turns out, a lot. The headache reliever’s got some great household uses, like helping to remove soap scum and patch up drywall; some personal-hygiene applications, like combating acne and dandruff; and, of course, heart health-boosting potential. Ready to put the all-purpose pill to the test? Start here.--By Maggie Young
Learn how the popular pain reliever can remove stains, jump-start your car battery and help protect your heart.