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Inflammation is part of the body's response to injury or infection, a way of protecting damaged tissue so that healing can ensue. Signs of inflammation vary depending on where they occur. Inflammation can be acute (diminish relatively quickly) or chronic. Long‐term or chronic inflammation can result from certain conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, periodontitis, active hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, or even obesity. Unfortunately, chronic inflammation can damage DNA and thus lead to a higher risk of cancer.