Does High-Fat Dairy Prevent Dementia? Not So Fast, Experts Say

A new observational study from Sweden suggests high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a slightly lower risk of dementia, with daily consumption of certain cheeses associated with a 13% lower risk and cream with a 16% lower risk. Experts caution, however, that the study is limited: dietary habits were mostly captured at one time point, and benefits may reflect replacing less healthy foods rather than inherent neuroprotection.

Findings may not generalize to U.S. diets, and other high-fat dairy or low-fat products showed no benefit. For public health communicators, this underscores the importance of careful messaging and highlighting study limitations when reporting on nutrition and brain health. Read more from CNN here.