# Low-dose aspirin linked to 70% lower dementia risk, but there's a catch

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-25T10:21:48+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261024222026.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/low-dose-aspirin-linked-to-70-lower-dementia-risk-but-there-s-a-catch-b35a47/

A common, inexpensive medication could hold an unexpected clue to preventing dementia. Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies found no overall protective effect. The discovery suggests that genetics could help explain why some people benefit while others do not.

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