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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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Anyone who has Googled a disturbing symptom and plunged down a rabbit hole of anxiety might fancifully imagine that hypochondria is an internet-spawned phenomenon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

However, researchers emphasize that the study identified a connection between physical activity and slower symptom progression.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Beyond providing sustained symptom relief, hydrodissection offered several practical advantages.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Dr Schnack says if you have a symptom that is "new, concerning or doesn't go away", it is "responsible health behaviour" to check the NHS website.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Indeed, he saw pursuit of a single truth as a symptom of an unbalanced mind, tantamount to superstition!

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

Lewy body dementia symptoms tend to start with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, such as screaming or kicking during sleep.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Other than feeling tired, she says she had no symptoms: "I'm a 21-year-old student. I've got work and uni - I'm always feeling tired."

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Those who suspect they have Lewy body dementia symptoms should contact a neurologist or a clinician trained in either geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry for an evaluation, Vossel said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

More importantly, the participants with the most pronounced abnormalities in this brain signal also tended to have greater difficulty processing the timing of sights and sounds, more disorganized speech, and more severe clinical symptoms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

She squeezed my hand, clearly believing that my random symptoms weren’t contagious.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen


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