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A new study suggests anticholinergic medications may increase the risk of accelerated cognitive decline, especially in older adults at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.Share on PinterestA recent study concludes that a common type of drug might accelerate cognitive decline.Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that controls a range of automatic…

(Yulia-Images/Getty Images) One of the most consumed drugs in the US – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – could be doing a lot more than simply taking the edge off your headache, new evidence suggests. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, also increases risk-taking,…

Photo: optimarc (Shutterstock)Whether it’s the pulsating pain of a migraine or the behind-the-eyes pressure of sinus congestion, nobody likes a headache. And if you suffer from them, you may need to cycle through a dozen different treatments to find one that works. The thing is, headaches—and their causes—are all different. With that in mind, here…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Researchers investigating what may determine whether a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate proves successful say they have found evidence that suggests previous exposure to a coronavirus, like one that causes the common cold, could possibly provide some form of protective…

(CNN)The economy is plummeting, and tens of millions of Americans need to get back to work. But at what cost? We know there are health consequences to keeping the economy closed, and some say thousands of Americans are at risk of "deaths of despair." But a…