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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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'Powerful indication' of inflammation link to short fuse

Scientists found "a powerful indication" of a link between inflammation and a bad temper but researchers confessed they were unable to work out which one triggers the other.

Lead scientist Professor Emil Coccaro, from the University of Chicago, who oversaw the research explained:

These two markers consistently correlate with aggression and impulsivity but not with other psychiatric problems.

We don't yet know if the inflammation triggers aggression or aggressive feelings set off inflammation, but it's a powerful indication that the two are biologically connected, and a damaging combination.

– Professor Emil Coccaro

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