MEDICINE AND HEALTH

Cocoa supplements show surprising anti-aging potential | ScienceDaily   Daily cocoa extract supplements reduced key inflammation markers in older adults, pointing to a role in protecting the heart. The findings reinforce the value of flavanol-rich, plant-based foods for healthier aging.

Breakthrough Gene Therapy Slows Huntington's Disease by 75% | MSN Researchers in the United Kingdom say they have successfully trialed what could become the world's first gene therapy for Huntington's disease – a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that is typically inherited.

Scientists develop a virus cocktail to combat superbugs | EurekAlert!
In a major advance for infectious disease treatment, researchers from Monash University and The Alfred have developed a phage therapy product that uses bacteriophages to combat antimicrobial resistant bacteria.

Cambridge scientists created a gel that could end arthritis pain | ScienceDaily  Cambridge scientists have created a breakthrough material that can sense tiny chemical changes in the body, such as the increased acidity during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly when and where they’re needed. 

Scientists uncover how to block pain without side effects | ScienceDaily In their study, the researchers focused on prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂), which is considered a main mediator of inflammatory pain, in Schwann cells. Schwann cells are found outside the brain in the peripheral nervous system and play an important role in migraine and other forms of pain.

What happens if pregnant women stop taking Tylenol? | Nature
FDA commissioner Marty Makary said in a statement that the change “may lead many to avoid using acetaminophen during pregnancy”. Trump was more direct: “Fight like hell not to take it,” he said.

ENVIRONMENT AND ANCIENTS

China pledges to cut emissions by 2035: what does that mean for the climate? | Nature China has revealed its goal for slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, providing a glimpse into how global emissions might change over the next decade.