causes

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He was also known for his charity work in aid of mental health, motor neurone disease, and plenty of other causes.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Along with the high cost of the drugs, some campaigners are concerned that not enough is being done to tackle the root causes of obesity.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Unlike gum disease, which commonly causes pain, swelling, or bleeding, infections at the root tip can exist silently while inflammation gradually spreads through the body.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

But Schiffer says several characteristics of the Andes hantavirus make it easier to contain than the virus that causes Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“Cats naturally sleep a lot, but excessive rest can be a sign of illness....Other symptoms associated with causes of lethargy include: diarrhea, jaundice, difficulty breathing, hair loss...”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas