illness

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Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, was diagnosed with the terminal illness in February 2023 and died on Tuesday at NI Hospice.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

When explaining the benchings, Cronin frequently talked about Mara’s matchup problems, conditioning problems, and illness problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Standard treatment focuses on rehydration, while antibiotics can shorten the illness but do not eliminate the toxins left behind.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Jurisdictions that initially limit assisted suicide to terminal illness face pressure to expand access to chronic conditions or psychological suffering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s not because of illness, God forbid, or anything else bad, is it?”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar