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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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The results indicate that the organ remains important throughout adulthood and could eventually help guide disease prevention strategies and cancer treatment decisions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The White House said Trump’s numbers are consistent with expected therapeutic outcomes and established cardiovascular prevention goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the agency had $500 million for forest management and fire prevention that was not directly tied to cap-and-invest or the bond — up from about $65 million two decades prior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, is on three medications, two of which are designated for cholesterol control and the third being aspirin for "cardiac prevention."

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

TB programs in developing nations are generally underfunded, resulting in weak delivery systems for treatment and prevention.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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