Aspirin: New Evidence Is Helping Explain Additional Health Benefits and Open Potential for New Uses

Reference:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120419142932.htm

Summary:
 New evidence is helping explain additional health benefits of aspirin. Researchers in Canada, Scotland and Australia have discovered that salicylate, the active ingredient in aspirin, directly increases the activity of the protein AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase), a key player in regulating cell growth and metabolism. AMPK which is considered a cellular fuel-gauge is switched on by exercise and the commonly used anti-diabetic medication metformin.


Critique:
What other health problems could aspirin help?


Impact:
Could lead to more health problems being fixed.