Snake venom as an Alzheimers treatment?

You really, really dont want to get bitten by Bothrops asper, a pit viper commonly found in Central and South America. The myotoxins in its venomcan kill if not treated quickly, and its one of the most common causes of snakebite in its range. But those same toxins may offer a powerful treatment for Alzheimers. … Read more

Nutrient Drink Helps Protect Memory in Early Alzheimer’s Patients, Study Finds

Early results from an ongoing study into Alzheimer’s disease in Europe suggest that a commonly available, over-the-counter nutritional supplement could help conserve memory function in patients with the early stages of the disease. Scientists in Finland have been examining the effects of regular consumption of ‘Fortasyn Connect’, a patented combination of nutrients, sold under the … Read more