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    inflammation

    US /ˌɪnfləˈmeʃən/

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    UK /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Painful swelling in the body due to illness
    There was inflammation on the patient's knees
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A condition in which a part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
    The inflammation in her knee made it difficult to walk.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Figurative: A state of anger or agitation.
    The politician's speech caused inflammation among the opposing party.

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    03:59Can Fasting Help You Live Longer?
    • In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.

      In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.

    • inflammation, all of which lead to better health.

      inflammation, all of which lead to better health.

    B2

    Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35

    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • And when you have higher blood sugars, you tend to have more inflammation in certain areas that can cause some acne.

      And when you have higher blood sugars, you tend to have more inflammation in certain areas that can cause some acne.

    • you tend to have more inflammation in certain areas.

      you tend to have more inflammation in certain areas.

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    The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

    08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
    • These unregulated treatments potentially create harm, like medication interactions, liver inflammation, heart arrhythmias, or even an increased risk of getting cancer.

      These unregulated treatments potentially create harm, like medication interactions, liver inflammation, heart arrhythmias, or even an increased risk of getting cancer.

    • liver inflammation, heart arrhythmias,

      liver inflammation, heart arrhythmias,

    B2

    Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?

    07:31Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?
    • Broadly speaking, those genes tended to be related to inflammation and response to infection.

      Broadly speaking, those genes tended to be related to inflammation and response to infection.

    • And the Swedish group identified genes related to ACE2, which interestingly lines up with an idea out there that patients develop antibodies to their own ACE2 after infection, which might contribute to inflammation occurring in long COVID.

      And the Swedish group identified genes related to ACE2, which interestingly lines up with an idea out there that patients develop antibodies to their own ACE2 after infection, which might contribute to inflammation occurring in long COVID.

    B1

    5 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol, the Stress Hormone

    07:525 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol, the Stress Hormone
    • Cortisol helps regulate everything from sleep cycles and inflammation to blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

      Cortisol helps regulate everything from sleep cycles and inflammation to blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

    • But being exposed to it for too long can lead to a chronic stress response which can contribute to more anxiety, depression, fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, higher blood pressure,

      But being exposed to it for too long can lead to a chronic stress response which can contribute to more anxiety, depression, fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, higher blood pressure,

    B2

    Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News

    08:46Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News
    • You don't have that regular movement which offsets inflammation in the body.

      You don't have that regular movement which offsets inflammation in the body.

    • which offsets inflammation in the body.

      which offsets inflammation in the body.

    B1

    Is Having No Friends REALLY That Bad?

    03:52Is Having No Friends REALLY That Bad?
    • They found that connected teenagers had a 25% lower chance of inflammation, while socially-active seniors had a 54% lower chance of hypertension.

      They found that connected teenagers had a 25% lower chance of inflammation, while socially-active seniors had a 54% lower chance of hypertension.

    • They found that connected teenagers had a 25% lower chance of inflammation, while socially active seniors had a 54% lower chance of hypertension.

      They found that connected teenagers had a 25% lower chance of inflammation, while socially active seniors had a 54% lower chance of hypertension.

    B1

    What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross

    06:37What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross
    • like cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and even cancer.

      like cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and even cancer.

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    The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives | Derek Thompson

    10:20The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives | Derek Thompson
    • I want there to be an Operation Warp Speed for cancer drugs, if we can, an Operation Warp Speed for addiction pills, an Operation Warp Speed for inflammation, an Operation Warp Speed for cardiovascular medicine, an Operation Warp Speed for dementia, for obesity, for clean cement, cement that we manufacture that doesn't just cook the planet.

      I want there to be an Operation Warp Speed for cancer drugs, if we can, an Operation Warp Speed for addiction pills, an Operation Warp Speed for inflammation, an Operation Warp Speed for cardiovascular medicine, an Operation Warp Speed for dementia, for obesity, for clean cement, cement that we manufacture that doesn't just cook the planet.

    • I want there to be an Operation Warp Speed for cancer drugs if we can, an Operation Warp Speed for addiction pills, an Operation Warp Speed for inflammation, an Operation Warp Speed for cardiovascular medicine, an Operation Warp Speed for dementia, for obesity, for clean cement, cement that we manufacture that doesn't just cook the planet.

      I want there to be an Operation Warp Speed for cancer drugs if we can, an Operation Warp Speed for addiction pills, an Operation Warp Speed for inflammation, an Operation Warp Speed for cardiovascular medicine, an Operation Warp Speed for dementia, for obesity, for clean cement, cement that we manufacture that doesn't just cook the planet.

    B1

    11 Things That Can Change Your Eye Color

    12:2411 Things That Can Change Your Eye Color
    • Likewise, Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis causes inflammation of structures in the front of the eye, including the iris.

      Likewise, Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis causes inflammation of structures in the front of the eye, including the iris.

    • And eventually, all that inflammation comes with a lightening of the eyes.

      And eventually, all that inflammation comes with a lightening of the eyes.

    B1