Small 'good cholesterol' particles may have a role in Alzheimer's prevention - EurekAlert

A new study suggests an important connection between brain health and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles in cerebrospinal fluid. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC took samples of cerebrospinal fluid from people aged 60 and older and meas…

Medical guidelines meant to reduce risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood, including low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled “bad cholesterol,” and high-density lipoprotei… [+6935 chars]

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