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Scientists discover how obesity may fuel Alzheimer’s disease

ScienceDaily Health 31 Jul 2026 1 views

Researchers have uncovered a possible biological pathway connecting obesity to Alzheimer’s disease. Obesity appears to raise levels of certain fat molecules that can travel to the brain, disrupt its immune defenses, and promote harmful amyloid buildup. Correcting this fat imbalance improved memory and brain function in Alzheimer’s models.

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