inflammation
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes an early exit against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday because of inflammation in his left knee.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
People who follow a short-term low-calorie diet may experience lower levels of inflammation associated with gum disease, according to new research from King's College London.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
Ohtani left the game with inflammation in his left knee, the Dodgers announced.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Today, excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor because it can trigger chronic inflammation that damages arteries, cardiac tissue and kidneys, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
‘If you had had an inflammation down there, the stomach would have been hard and rigid. It’s quite easy to tell.’
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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