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Common Meds May Be Linked To Dementia

Over-the-counter meds for conditions like insomnia and hay-fever may be linked to dementia.

That’s according to a studyin the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

Researchers say the findings suggest prolonged use for three years or more posed a higher risk of dementia for elderly people.