Unexplainable Is everything inflammation?
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Apr 22, 2026 
Dylan Scott, senior correspondent at Vox who covers health policy and science, breaks down why inflammation became a wellness catchall. He explains what inflammation really is, contrasts acute repair with chronic low‑grade problems, links modern life and processed food to persistent immune activation, and flags hype around tests and quick fixes.
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TikTok Sparked A Serious Investigation
- Dylan Scott started investigating because TikTok popularized inflammation as a root cause and sellers pushed quick fixes.
- He frames the topic between serious scientific study and influencer-driven simplifications and remedies.
Inflammation Is Both Protective And Destructive
- Inflammation is like fire: it can both repair and destroy depending on context.
- Dylan Scott explains acute inflammation heals wounds while excessive inflammation over time causes damage.
What Inflammation Actually Is
- Inflammation is the immune system entering attack mode, sending cells and chemicals to remove perceived invaders.
- Dylan Scott contrasts visible acute inflammation from infection or wounds with molecular-level homeostatic inflammation during repair.