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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rachel Clun

Common drugs like ibuprofen could be associated with reduced risk of dementia

Researchers have looked at whether common drugs could reduce the risk of dementia - (Getty Images)

Scientists hope to investigate whether common drugs could be used to help fight dementia after ibuprofen and some prescription antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines were associated with a reduced risk of the condition.

The new study, led by researchers from the universities of Cambridge and Exeter, examined 14 studies that used data from more than 130 million people and 1 million dementia cases.

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