4 – Alzheimers

A vanilla milkshake for Alzheimer’s patients provides energy to the brain, says the company that sells it. A company-funded clinical trial found short-term positive effects in cognition and memory, but scientists say so far there is insufficient evidence that the drink is effective.

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Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists still have more questions about it than answers. Arguments abound over whether the hallmark protein clusters that accumulate in the brain are a cause or an effect of the illness, and current treatments do not address the main problem that causes ... continue reading