fatty

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In this case, the buildup of senescent macrophages may contribute to conditions ranging from fatty liver disease to atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's and cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Subcutaneous injections deliver medication into the fatty tissue layer between the skin and muscle.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Other inflammation-related molecules, including certain lipid mediators derived from fatty acids, were also reduced.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In both grocery aisles and the public consciousness, items such as avocados and almonds were deemed too fatty to be “healthy,” while Cocoa Puffs and Pop-Tarts technically qualified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

But when someone thought to analyze the fatty tissues of the grebes, they were found to be loaded with DDD in the extraordinary concentration of 1600 parts per million.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson