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EU natural gas prices top €100 for first time since 2022

As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas has topped €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72 percent full, but warns households of a "difficult" season to come. Also in the show: the UK government tries to cushion the impact of high energy bills, and 200 passengers are stranded in Cambodia after their multi-year cruise was cancelled because of high fuel costs.

Health

Natural compound could fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source

A natural compound extracted from a medicinal plant has shown surprising promise against rheumatoid arthritis. In rats, it reduced joint swelling, protected cartilage, and calmed the immune responses responsible for chronic inflammation. Scientists discovered that the compound works by targeting a specific protein and restoring balance to fatty acid metabolism, revealing a previously underexplored way to fight the disease.

Science

Scientists discover a natural compound that could protect the brain from too much salt

Eating too much salt may do more than raise blood pressure. It could also harm memory and social behavior. In a new study, Japanese researchers discovered that a soy-derived compound called LPC70 helped protect mice from several damaging effects of a high-salt diet. Mice given the supplement had lower blood pressure, better memory, and improved social interactions compared with mice consuming excess salt alone.

Health

Scientists tested 5 natural compounds on cancer cells. One stood out

Five natural compounds, including curcumin and berberine, were tested for their effects on cancer cells and healthy muscle cells. All disrupted cancer cell energy production and pushed many of the cells into a non-dividing state, with curcumin producing the strongest overall effect. Curcumin also showed a relatively favorable safety profile, while some other compounds caused more toxicity.

Entertainment

Sylvester Stallone Says Superhero Movie Bodies Aren’t ‘Natural’ and Taking Steroids to Bulk Up Is Like ‘Putting on Part of a Costume’

Sylvester Stallone is sharing the story of how “Rocky” got made 50 years after its release in his new tell-all memoir, “Steps,” which hits shelves today. Part of the Oscar winner’s press tour brought him to New York 92nd Street Y for a 50-minute conversation with journalist Tracy Smith about his early career struggles, the […]

Health

Scientists find a natural gut compound that helps heal the intestine

A natural compound produced by gut bacteria after digesting foods such as pomegranates, walnuts, and berries may help repair and protect the intestinal lining. The discovery reveals a surprising beneficial side of an inflammatory pathway and could inspire more targeted treatments for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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