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disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /


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Residents living in these areas are advised to stay indoors where possible — especially people with respiratory or heart disease, elderly individuals and children.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Taken together, the researchers say these findings suggest that this metabolic abnormality may actively contribute to Alzheimer's disease rather than simply occur as a consequence of it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Ali praised Dosanjh's ability to bring warmth and restraint to emotionally complex scenes, particularly opposite Shah's character who struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The germs of the disease are numerous in the mucous secretions,” M. M. C. writes.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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