Health

The study’s authors have been careful to explain that the association they’ve shown doesn’t demonstrate causation. But news outlets haven’t been as careful: “Long-Term Use of Acid Reflux Drugs May Increase Your Risk of Dementia,” read one of yesterday’s headlines. The drugs ”may raise the risk of dementia up to a third,” read another.
Importantly, the study comes on the heels of several larger, higher-quality studies showing the exact opposite of its conclusions — namely, that these medications do not portend an increased risk of dementia.