inflammation
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“Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
The condition turns up in 10% to 20% of people in their 70s, and predisposes them to blood cancer and, surprisingly, heart disease, likely driven by the inflammation these rogue cells provoke.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
There are its health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and providing antimicrobial effects.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
In April 2024, I had a minor surgical procedure to deal with patches of inflammation on the inside of my bladder.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Many of us became ill through it; Wolf actually died of inflammation of the lung.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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