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a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
The drug is used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.
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All work together to boost metabolism, prevent inflammation and support a healthy immune system.
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Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The research in the journal Nutrients found that a juice-only diet changed the body's bacterial makeup in just three days, increasing the amount of bacteria associated with unnecessary inflammation and other traits like cognitive decline.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
The inflammation and scarring caused by excess fat may eventually lead to cirrhosis, which increases the risk of liver failure and liver cancer.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The global icon revealed in a 2021 Harper’s Bazaar interview CBD became a crucial tool during her tours, helping manage inflammation, muscle soreness, and insomnia.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The research in the journal Nutrients found that a juice-only diet changed the body's bacterial makeup in just three days, increasing the amount of bacteria associated with unnecessary inflammation and other traits like cognitive decline.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
The inflammation and scarring caused by excess fat may eventually lead to cirrhosis, which increases the risk of liver failure and liver cancer.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The global icon revealed in a 2021 Harper’s Bazaar interview CBD became a crucial tool during her tours, helping manage inflammation, muscle soreness, and insomnia.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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