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inflammation

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

Maverick Life

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

By Praveen Arany

What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong

Magazine

What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong

By Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti

Ultra-processed foods: it’s not just their low nutritional value that’s a concern

Magazine

Ultra-processed foods: it’s not just their low nutritional value that’s a concern

By Richard Hoffman

Does icing an injury delay recovery? The jury is still out

Magazine

Does icing an injury delay recovery? The jury is still out

By Iza Trengove

Zebrafish research reveals green rooibos tea’s anxiety-busting properties

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Zebrafish research reveals green rooibos tea’s anxiety-busting properties

By Carine Smith

Why we missed hugs

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Why we missed hugs

By Kory Floyd

Chronic Inflammation: When too much of a good thing turns deadly

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Chronic Inflammation: When too much of a good thing turns deadly

By Malibongwe Tyilo