adults
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The goal is to prevent or slow the progression of conditions that may ultimately lead to heart attacks and strokes, which are becoming more common in younger adults.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Now, about 60% of U.S. adults say they favor adding more nuclear power plants, according to a Pew Research Center survey last year, up from 43% in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The lack of opportunity is putting many young adults at a disadvantage as youth unemployment rises.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
In a large study that followed more than 54,000 Danish adults for up to 27 years, researchers examined how nitrate and nitrite intake from different sources related to the development of dementia, including early-onset dementia.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“Dad said—he said adults make decisions that they think are for the best and really aren’t. I thought that meant you left.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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