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This Common Pain Med Could Be Raising Dementia Risk

This Common Pain Med Could Be Raising Dementia Risk

Chronic pain can be a debilitating experience. A common medication used to manage the condition may come with its own serious dangers, however. Recent research finds an upsetting link between the drug gabapentin and a higher risk of dementia. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University led the study, which examined the medical records of people with chronic low back pain. …

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Nvidia Stock Turns Lower. Why CEO Huang Is Taking a Risk With His China Visit. – Barron's

Nvidia Stock Turns Lower. Why CEO Huang Is Taking a Risk With His China Visit.  Barron’s Nvidia’s Jensen Huang brushes off U.S. fears that China’s military will use his firm’s chips  CNBC Nvidia’s Huang Says China’s Military Unlikely to Use US AI Chips  Bloomberg Nvidia CEO to hold media briefing in Beijing on July 16  Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned by U.S. Senators …

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Nvidia Stock Rises. Why CEO Huang Is Taking a Risk With His China Visit. – Barron's

Nvidia Stock Rises. Why CEO Huang Is Taking a Risk With His China Visit.  Barron’s Nvidia’s Jensen Huang brushes off U.S. fears that China’s military will use his firm’s chips  CNBC Nvidia’s Huang Says China’s Military Unlikely to Use US AI Chips  Bloomberg Nvidia CEO to hold media briefing in Beijing on July 16  Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned by U.S. Senators about …

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India at growing risk of gastric cancer: New WHO study projects 1.6 million cases |

India at growing risk of gastric cancer: New WHO study projects 1.6 million cases |

A recent study published in Nature Medicine by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has issued a stark warning: the world is facing a significant surge in gastric cancer cases, with Asia—and particularly India—bearing the brunt. The study analysed people born between 2008 and 2017 and estimated that 15.6 …

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The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to Dietitians – AOL.com

The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to Dietitians  AOL.com Major Study Links 4 Healthy Diets With Up to 28% Lower Dementia Risk  ScienceAlert What is the Mind diet? The simple swaps that could slash your risk of dementia  The Independent Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Dementia – Study  qna.org.qa Get ready for better health with the MIND Diet …

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Common genetic mutation increases the risk of dementia in men

Common genetic mutation increases the risk of dementia in men

About one man in 36 carries two copies of a tiny change in the HFE gene and that detail can more than double his odds of developing dementia, according to a new analysis of nearly 12,200 Australians and Americans. Dementia already affects about 433,000 Australians, and while women still outnumber men, this fresh genetic signal shows that older males with …

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Gabapentin side effects: Popularly prescribed pain drug can increase the risk of dementia by up to 40%, reveals study |

Gabapentin side effects: Popularly prescribed pain drug can increase the risk of dementia by up to 40%, reveals study |

Image credits: Getty Images Gabapentin is an anti-seizure drug that is used to treat nerve pain, epilepsy after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. With every drug having some types of side effects, the ones produced by taking this one include dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. While these might be more …

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Risk of Powell ouster is underpriced, Deutsche Bank strategist says

Risk of Powell ouster is underpriced, Deutsche Bank strategist says

President Donald Trump’s potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a major and underpriced risk that could trigger a selloff in the US dollar and Treasuries, a Deutsche Bank AG strategist said. Trump this week said Powell should “resign immediately,” if allegations from an administration official that the central banker misled lawmakers over renovations to the Fed’s headquarters prove true. …

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