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For years we have heard inflammation described as the villain when it comes to our health. Yet inflammation itself is not the enemy. People hear the word connected to arthritis, heart disease, ...

Why do our ankles swell when they’re sprained or does our skin turn red — or inflamed — when it’s scraped? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

The human body’s inflammatory response serves as a sophisticated defense mechanism designed to protect against injury and infection, yet modern dietary patterns have transformed this protective ...

Inflammation is an immune response from the body’s immune system when there is a perceived injury or infection. When injured, inflammation causes the area to become red and swell due to a large number ...