A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure, hydrochlorothiazide, may drastically increase one’s risk for developing skin cancer, according to a new study out of Denmark. Researchers in...
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Prolonged use of PPIs may increase risk of stomach cancer
Prolonged use of a class of drugs popularly used to control acid reflux and heartburn (proton-pump inhibitor or PPI) can significantly increase one’s risk of developing stomach cancer. Researchers...
Taking statins may increase risk of diabetes for some
People who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes may increase that risk by taking a statin medication over the long term. Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications, though they are also...
Common OTC drugs linked to cognitive impairment
Common over-the-counter (OTC) medicines used to treat colds and allergies, as well as sleep aids, are linked to cognitive impairment in older adults, including an increased risk of dementia. It’s...