inflammation

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Sinha's interest in the fasting mimicking diet came from earlier research showing it could lower levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, in people with elevated baseline levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"It affects everyone because these toxins and heavy metals enter the body directly," he told AFP, describing "burning eyes, phlegm, and nasal inflammation."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, they are also known to contribute to inflammation in conditions such as COPD.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Increased levels of klotho are thought to combat inflammation and improve cognition, and therapies to boost its production are being developed in the U.S. to target specific neurodegenerative ailments, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

One doctor, noticing inflammation under Dr. Philobosian’s eyelids, had stopped the examination and chalked an X on his coat.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides