A popular drug prescribed for back pain and nerve issues may come with a hidden danger. New research reveals a possible link ...

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

Between 2015 and 2021, dementia incidence decreased and prevalence increased in US Medicare beneficiaries with greater burden in marginalized groups.

New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...

An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired ...

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from ...

People with "young" brains -- brains aging more slowly than their actual age -- are much less likely to die or develop ...

Two new studies have provided further insights into the complex links between head injury in elite rugby and potential ...

Objective The primary objective of the study was to measure the impact of an observational pain assessment dementia tool on time from ED arrival to first dose of analgesic medicine. Methods A ...

A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says.