NIH Research Matters ► Dairy fats | Aging and Alzheimer’s | Multiple sclerosis

August 14, 2018 Edition Dairy fatty acids not linked to death in older adults A study of older adults found that long-term exposure to dairy fats wasn’t associated with overall risk of death or death from cardiovascular disease. Impaired brain drainage in aging and Alzheimer’s Researchers gained insights into how the waste clearing vessels in the brain change as mice age. The results suggests a possible way to combat the cognitive decline seen in aging and age-related diseases. How drugs could repair damage from multiple sclerosis Drugs that help repair the nerve cell lining that’s damaged in multiple sclerosis were found to target certain enzymes. The finding could help researchers develop new treatments for multiple sclerosis. Popular Stories How night shifts disrupt metabolism Early family experience affects later romantic relationships Epstein-Barr virus and autoimmune diseases Technique may improve detection of breast tumors Sleep deprivation increases Alzheimer’s protein