Scientists believe levels of unhealthy cholesterol are linked to one of the key brain signatures of Alzheimer's. Relative amounts of "good" and "bad" cholesterol in the blood influence the build-up of harmful protein deposits, a US study has found.
Evidence is mounting that a healthy a diet and regular exercise could ward off Alzheimer's disease in later life, a leading health charity has said.
Dr Laura Phipps, from the British charity Alzheimer's Research UK, urged people to "keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check" if they were worried about dementia.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.