causes

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Jacob’s deception causes a lifelong rift between the two brothers, but, as with all these ancient stories, fate is preordained by God.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

At the age of 3, he was diagnosed with leukemia: a cancer that causes the body to produce too many abnormal white blood cells.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Researchers have closely examined whether coffee actually causes long-term high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Or are there real obstacles to addressing the underlying causes of many mental health concerns?

From Salon • May 18, 2026

But it could not show the mechanism which causes light to reflect or refract, or the particles that cause smells.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton