Drugs That Lower Cholesterol May Also Reduce Dementia Risk, Says New Study
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A new study suggests that cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce the risk of dementia, sparking interest in potential preventive measures; however, the discussion is limited, with only one comment on the HN thread.
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gnabgib
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[Cholesterol-lowering drug targets reduce risk of dementia: Mendelian randomization and meta-analyses of 1 million individuals](https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz...)
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