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Both cancer and atherosclerosis are linked by their shared association with chronic inflammation as a key pathophysiological driver [1] and are frequently cited together as disorders associated with inflammatory processes [2]. Additionally, heavy red meat consumption is identified as a common dietary risk factor that increases the likelihood of developing both conditions [3].
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The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic nationalgeographic.com 1 fact
claimAlthough humans have consumed red meat for two million years, heavy consumption increases the risk of atherosclerosis and cancer in most populations, with the cause extending beyond saturated fat or cholesterol.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Inflammation medschool.vanderbilt.edu 1 fact
claimInflammation is associated with a long list of disorders, including arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, blindness, cancer, diabetes, and potentially autism and mental illness.
The Role of Immune Cells in Inflammation jmolpat.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is implicated in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer.