illnesses
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While the race organizer confirmed they treated runners for dehydration and overheating, some online have speculated that something more sinister could be the cause of the illnesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Mowi’s salmon start their lives in land-based tanks, where they are vaccinated against various illnesses, such as pancreatic disease and winter sores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses in Indonesia, and has drifted to neighbouring countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Weaker muscles can also complicate recovery from injuries and illnesses and make it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
They told of their pain and illnesses, and cried to one another whenever their stories felt too heavy to bear alone.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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