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chronic

[kron-ik] / ˈkrɒn ɪk /


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While its guidance focuses on heart health, the group’s report said its diet recommendations can also can help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In contrast, for diseases like diabetes and chronic liver disease, both how long people were active and how hard they exercised were important.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The typical Truemed user is between 35 and 50 years old and is trying to address at least one chronic condition using lifestyle interventions like exercise before getting a prescription, Mares noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

It is used legally to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and typically is administered once every two to three weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The final performance, following a notice from the judge regarding the chronic drainage issues at the lake, was a short play.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead