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Ask the doctors: Acute vs. chronic inflammation

Dear Doctors: You hear a lot about inflammation these days and how it's bad for your health, but isn't it also part of how your immune system protects you and keeps you healthy? At this point, I'm not ...
Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is stuck in attack-mode, sending cell after cell to defend and repair the body for months or even years. Diseases associated with chronic ...
Anyone who’s ever scraped their knee on a dirty playground is familiar with the stinging inflammation that manifests soon after the injury. It’s the immune system’s effort to restrict and neutralize ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine Aging and inflammation are deeply interconnected processes ...
Tomatoes and potatoes might cause inflammation, especially in people with arthritis. Canned vegetables with high sodium can ...
New research is shedding light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation—including suggestions as simple as flossing your teeth. From infrared saunas to meditation, there are several steps you ...