'Good' inflammation versus 'bad' Inflammation explained

'Inflammation' is a normal repair process, but 'chronic' inflammation is the driver of disease. This is a key focus area at Centenary Institute, where scientists are working hard to understand disease and find cures.

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Good inflammation is a short-term response that helps heal injuries or fight infections by sending immune cells to the affected area, while bad inflammation is a long-term condition that causes continuous immune response, damaging healthy tissues and leading to diseases like arthritis and heart disease.