[more-nitor]

maybe we're using the word "imflammation" to describe too much stuff?

I mean, we name viruses & bacterias by their category/shape/etc, so shouldn't we do something similar to inflammation? eg. blue, vege-inflammation, red inflammation, pink-diamond-shaped inflammation inflammation-from-burn, etc?

[moritzwarhier]

The article about this study does exactly that?

> The study used a panel of 19 cytokines—small immune-signaling proteins—to assess inflammation patterns. While these markers aligned with aging in the Italian and Singaporean datasets, they did not replicate among the Tsimane and Orang Asli, whose immune systems were shaped by persistent infections and distinct environmental exposures.

[...]

> The authors call for a reevaluation of how aging and inflammation are measured across populations and emphasize the need for standardized, context-aware tools. "Factors like environment, lifestyle—such as high physical activity or a very low-fat diet—and infection may all influence how the immune system ages," said Cohen. "Understanding how these elements interact could help develop more effective global health strategies."

Not sure how you think your fictitious categories would help or present any new ideas. The study already does what you call for, but using science instead of imagination.

[more-nitor]

sorry I didn't read the article - just the parent comment

[hombre_fatal]

We do. But you can’t expect social media health influencers/grifters to use them, yet they’re the backbone of American health and nutrition education.