Could lowering brain cholesterol reduce Alzheimer’s-like damage?

Clearing a form of cholesterol from the brain could help reduce brain damage and behavioral changes related to Alzheimer's, a study in mice indicates.

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• Could lowering brain cholesterol reduce Alzheimer's-like damage? Clearing a form of cholesterol from the brain could help reduce brain damage and behavioral changes related to Alzheimer's, a study in mice indicates. Read ON   • No evidence found that cannabis reduces long term opioid use Some U.S. states allow cannabis to be used as a treatment for opioid use disorder, but researchers say there's no evidence showing it is effective. Read ON   • Certain migraine medications may be more effective than ibuprofen Researchers say ibuprofen can be helpful in dealing with migraine attack pain, but a number of migraine-specific medications are more effective. Read ON

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