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Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 09 Nov 2026, 07:36

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.

An observational study found bisphosphonate users had lower dementia risk.

Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study
Key Takeaways
  • The study examined over 120,000 older adults with osteoporosis.
  • Bisphosphonate users were reported to have up to 24% lower dementia risk.
  • The research is observational and has not established causation.
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