illnesses
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About half of American adults live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease, diabetes or cancer, and about 85% of healthcare dollars go toward caring for these illnesses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
After thousands of foodborne illnesses this year, the produce giant will suspend some harvesting and processing during peak summer months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Appropriate measures must be taken by the relevant ministries and agencies to protect schoolchildren and students, including senior citizens and patients with respiratory illnesses," King Sultan Ibrahim said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Changes in gene activity and immune signaling do not necessarily translate directly into fewer illnesses, and larger clinical studies are needed to establish what the differences mean for everyday health.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Most illnesses, especially the major ones, are blind accidents that we have no idea how to prevent.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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