I also wonder why for example the Chinese or heck the Cubans didn't discover this before, who have less of a corporate interest.

Ibuprofen (And Naproxen, etc...) is one of the most common drugs all around the world. I think most people I know have taken them at least once in their lifetimes.

It's just all too weird. Is this all a malignant cover up by the industry? Don't know what to say, especially considering this was released 1 year ago and afaik no more research has been conducted on this.