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Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection, helping to heal and protect. It's a crucial part of the immune system. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or goes into overdrive, as in sepsis, it can damage healthy tissues and contribute to various diseases, which is why the Yale study is significant.
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