In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA), scientists suggest that bacteria that cause gum disease are ...

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RAND study identifies 8 key predictors of dementia that appear up to 20 years before diagnosis, offering hope through early intervention and prevention strategies.

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Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was tied to a decreased risk of dementia, data from the ...

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Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests. These NSAIDs (non ...