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chronic

[kron-ik] / ˈkrɒn ɪk /


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"Abdominal obesity reduces circulating vitamin D, and that deficiency impairs the immune system, exacerbating the chronic inflammation caused by excess fat and drastically increasing the risk of mortality," Alexandre explains to Agência FAPESP.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

For years, doctors treated patients suffering from severe, chronic hepatitis C with an expensive drug regimen that required six to 12 months of treatment, had nasty side effects and rarely cured the disease.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

But this August 13 comes amid one of Cuba's worst crises in living memory, with acute shortages of food and water, and chronic power cuts.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“When people have access to medical care through insurance, they tend to undertake activities that can help longevity, like better preventive care, better management of chronic and disabling conditions,” Cohen said.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Under military rule, the number of people with chronic malnutrition, tuberculosis, and measles jumped dramatically.

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




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