Low-dose aspirin linked to 70% lower dementia risk, but there's a catch
Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies found no overall protective effect.
Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies found no overall protective effect.
A common, inexpensive medication could hold an unexpected clue to preventing dementia.
The discovery suggests that genetics could help explain why some people benefit while others do not.
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