Using certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher dementia risk

MINNEAPOLIS — Using certain acid reflux medications for an extended period of time may raise a patient’s risk of dementia by up to 33 percent, a new study warns. Researchers working with the American Academy of Neurology found that individuals who consumed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for over four-and-a-half years saw their likelihood of developing this serious cognitive condition increase significantly. ---More...