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A blocked nose can make it difficult to sleep and taste food, and it can get really annoying after a while. Nasal decongestant sprays like oxymetazoline can provide relief, but continued use can worsen nasal obstruction by causing irritation and inflammation in the nasal passages. A recent clinical trial was on a mission to find a combination of drugs that can provide lasting relief from chronic nasal blockage without triggering rebound congestion, a type of nasal obstruction that happens when you overuse nasal decongestant sprays.

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

When we engage our brains in a mentally taxing task, we eventually reach a point where we hit a wall or run on empty. Even when the rewards of finishing are obvious, we often find ourselves simply stopping. Exactly why this happens has long remained a mystery. We can easily point to tiredness or lack of motivation, but what is driving this disengagement at a biological level?

Scientists at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered an unexpected role for a key innate immune protein, revealing how it helps regulate cholesterol levels inside cells and influences tumor growth and treatment response. The findings shed new light on how cancer cells rewire their metabolism—and point to potential new strategies for therapy.

The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

Could the geometry of our brains increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? It’s a provocative question, but one that some scientists are beginning to explore.