NHS prescriptions under the microscope: dementia drugs, heatwave strain, and new hope for IBD

NHS doctors are prescribing drugs linked to an increased risk of dementia without routinely warning patients. Data reveals more than four million people over 65 are currently prescribed at least one anticholinergic medication, which is used for conditions like bladder problems, depression, and allergies. Studies show these drugs can raise the risk of dementia, with one University of Nottingham study finding bladder anticholinergics increase the risk by 18%,...