A commonly used medication may be linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to researchers studying the long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors, also known as PPIs. The medications – including Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, and Pantoprazole – are widely prescribed to treat acid reflux and heartburn. Doctors typically recommend taking PPIs once a day for a limited period. Long-term use, however, has previously been associated with a growing list of potential side effects – including a possible increased risk of dementia. A 2023 study found that people who used PPIs over an extended period were 33 percent more likely to develop dementia, according to LadBible. American scientists analyzed data from 5,712 adults between the ages of 45 and 64 who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study. Nearly 1,500 participants – about 26 percent – were taking PPIs. Omeprazole side effects After accounting for factors including age, race, sex, and existing health conditions, research...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee maintained strict privacy around her relationship with her husband for decades, respecting his preference to stay out of the spotlight. Dolly Parton had opened up about how she was coping with the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away one year and five months before her own death. Known for her resilience and warmth, the music legend shared that her faith had been her anchor through grief. Parton, whose first gospel album "Golden Streets of Glory" debuted in 1971 with songs like "I Believe," "Lord Hold My Hand," and the title track, said the same faith reflected in that record helped carry her after Dean's death in March 2025. She shared that she found comfort in the belief that their connection wasn't truly over. "I am a person of faith, and I truly believe that I'm going to see him again someday," she said. She explained that her memories of Dean remained a constant presence in h...