23 June 2011 Updated at 20:07 ET
Warning over combining common medicines for elderly
James Gallagher
Health reporter, BBC News
Taking multiple common drugs has been linked to brain decline and death
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Combinations of commonly used drugs - for conditions such as heart disease, depression and allergies - have been linked to a greater risk of death and declining brain function by scientists.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13880553