Beyond aspirin: Willow bark also found to be a broad-spectrum antiviral

A new study has found that an extract made from willow bark, the precursor to aspirin, possesses effective broad-spectrum antiviral properties. The discovery may mean we will soon have a new way of fighting viral infections like colds and flu.

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Vitamin B3 may give cells the boost they need to reverse chronic pain

Good news for the 51 million Americans with chronic pain: Scientists have unraveled the neuronal disturbances that can see acute pain turn into a long-term nightmare, and with some targeted cell therapy, could potentially stop this process altogether.

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Genetic ringleader responsible for prostate cancer spread identified

Researchers have identified the gene responsible for setting off a cellular chain reaction that causes prostate cancer to metastasize to the bone. The discovery could have significant implications for treating prostate and other cancers.

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US and UK give the green light to powerful weight loss drug

The US has officially got a homegrown hero in the burgeoning global industry of effective weight-loss treatment, with the FDA approval of Lilly’s Zepbound. The company has revealed its cost, dosages, insurance subsidies and when it will be on shelves.

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Drug found to reverse mitochondria malfunction & mitigate heart failure

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown pathological cellular mechanism underpinning heart failure, which currently has no cure, and identified a drug that can reverse the damaging malfunction, opening the door to a novel treatment.

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Largest-ever global smartphone study reveals surprising use patterns

A new study is offering one of the largest portraits to date of global smartphone use. Surveying thousands of people across nearly 200 countries the study found unexpected use patterns that challenge our current definitions for smartphone addiction.

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Repurposed Parkinson’s drug found to be effective against brain cancer

Researchers have found that a drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may be effective at treating metastatic breast cancer and the brain metastases that can often result. The repurposed drug could be a novel cancer treatment.

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Impressive new plastic self-heals, can be recycled and feeds marine life

Japanese scientists have developed a new type of plastic that can easily break down on demand into its base components. In seawater it starts to break down into food for marine life, and just to top it off, it can self-heal and remember past shapes.

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Newer rheumatoid arthritis drugs work well in the real world

They’ve been approved in the US since 2012, but Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are still the new kid on the block in terms of rheumatoid arthritis treatment. A new study lays to rest the doubts some had over their effectiveness beyond clinical trials.

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Scientists spot viruses attaching to other viruses for first time

Scientists have discovered that viruses can latch onto other viruses to insert their genes into host cells. Lab results with apparent contamination led the team to directly see the strange interaction for the first time.

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