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disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /


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In 2024, two South Bay residents were sickened by the parasite, which can infect the brain, spinal cord and eyes and lead to eye disease and swelling of the brain.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers also observed improvements in lipid profiles, a change associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily

Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can result in permanent vision loss.

From Science Daily

When speaking about the health benefits of fibre consumption, Whelan points to numerous large-scale epidemiological studies, which record a large group of people's eating habits alongside which diseases they go on to develop.

From BBC

The case involved an unvaccinated adult who likely contracted the disease while traveling abroad.

From Los Angeles Times