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What is inflammation, and why is it dangerous?

Ask the Doc: I've heard a lot recently about inflammation being a health risk, but I'm not sure I really understand what it is. Can you explain?

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Chronic inflammation plays a central role in some of the most challenging diseases of our time, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and even Alzheimer’s. This report will examine the role that chronic inflammation plays in these conditions, and will also provide information on the breadth of drugs currently available to alleviate symptoms. Drug choices range from simple aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that’s been available for more than a century, to disease-modifying drugs and so-called biologics that promise more targeted treatments.

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Understanding Inflammation

Featured content:

•	What is inflammation?
•	About immunity
•	Inflammation in action
•	Inflammation and chronic diseases and conditions
•	Inflammation and allergies
•	... and more!