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

Alzheimer’s drug candidate may be first to prevent disease progression, mouse study suggests

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

A new drug candidate may be the first capable of halting the devastating mental decline of Alzheimer’s disease, based on the findings of a new study.

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Alzheimer’s Drug Candidate Could Prevent Disease Progression

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Salk scientists develop new drug that improves memory and prevents brain damage in mice A new drug candidate may be the first capable of halting the devastating mental decline of Alzheimer’s disease, based on the findings of a study published Dec. 14 in PLoS ONE. When given to mice with ... continue reading