inflammation
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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
These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Because infections can trigger especially harmful inflammation, the Salk team studied mice with an infection.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
But when inflammation becomes excessive, it can damage tissues and contribute to death.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Finally, after the suffering became intolerable, he relented, was examined, and was told that he was suffering from orchitis, an inflammation of the testicle.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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