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• Paracetamol study could open door for way to treat liver damage

  Scientists have shed new light on how the common painkiller paracetamol causes liver damage. Their findings may offer valuable insights into poisoning caused by an excess dose, which can be difficult to treat and may prove fatal. The discovery could inform research into therapies to counteract harm more

• Natural molecule could improve Parkinson's
  

  The natural molecule, n-acetylcysteine (NAC), with strong antioxidant effects, shows potential benefit as part of the management for patients with Parkinson's disease, according to a study. Combining clinical evaluations of a patient's mental and physical abilities with brain imaging studies that t more

• Acetaminophen provides no benefits against the flu

  Some doctors may recommend that patients with the flu take acetaminophen, or paracetemol, to relieve their symptoms; however, a new randomized clinical trial found no benefits to the over-the-counter medication in terms of fighting the influenza virus or reducing patients' temperature or other sympt more