illnesses

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Opponents include tech companies and some civil-liberties groups, who say there isn’t enough evidence to blame social media for mental illnesses among young people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Appetite may decrease, oral health can worsen, chronic illnesses become more common and many older people take medicines that affect how nutrients are absorbed, used or cleared from the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

In Wetherby, Martin House Children's Hospice provides palliative care and respite for children and young people who have serious illnesses.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In rare circumstances, Salmonella can result in severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Regardless of the water’s source, for centuries people believed that it cured rheumatism’s stiff joints, as well as skin problems, respiratory illnesses, menstrual cramps, fevers, and so on.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson