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Aspirin 'could cure a bad temper'

Aspirin could be used to treat a bad temper after scientists established a link between inflammation and a short fuse. Researchers found those with a psychiatric condition called "intermittent explosive disorder" showed more signs of inflammation.

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Details of study into inflammation-bad temper link

Researchers at the University of Chicago found the link between inflammation and a short fuse by:

  • Scientists measured CRP and IL-6 levels in the blood of 197 physically healthy volunteers.
  • Of the group, 69 had been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder
  • 61 with non-aggressive psychiatric disorders.
  • While 67 had no mental problems.

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