Antioxidant pills don't help against Alzheimer's disease: What does?

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Another disappointing clinical trial found that over-the-counter dietary supplements work no better than placebos at halting the detrimental effects of Alzheimer's disease. This time, the supplements tested were antioxidants — vitamin E, vitamin C, the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, and coenzyme Q. The same research group determined in a study ... continue reading

Spinal-fluid biomarkers accurately predict Alzheimer’s: Study

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Alzheimer’s disease can be predicted with up to 100 percent accuracy several years before its onset using biomarkers found in spinal fluids, a study published Monday showed.

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Research finds new genes that play role in Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

US and European researchers have identified two new genes that may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and could help unravel new treatments, a study published Tuesday said.

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