Daily aspirin use | Chronic itch | Air pollution and NICU admissions

August 13, 2019 Edition Aspirin use may be widespread despite new guidelines A study suggests that millions of U.S. adults may take a daily aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention without any clear benefit. Compound reduces chronic itch in mice Researchers identified a compound that can reduce itch in mice by blocking a receptor in the spinal cord. Future studies could lead to a drug for testing in people. Air pollution associated with increase in NICU admissions Exposure to air pollution just before birth appeared to increase the odds that an infant would spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit. Popular Stories Calorie restriction may benefit healthy adults under 50 Language patterns may predict psychosis Tracking the spread of Parkinson’s proteins from gut to brain Bacteria enriched in marathon runners Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome