inflammation
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Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
But when inflammation becomes excessive, it can damage tissues and contribute to death.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
The body must keep inflammation in a careful balance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Their analysis also identified several factors associated with poorer thymic health, including chronic inflammation, smoking, and higher body weight.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Pausing, Green gingerly touched a boil on the back of his neck, a mature inflammation that seemed, like its angry wearer, about to burst.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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