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In a national randomized controlled trial, they found that a short-term, calorie-restricted eating plan led to meaningful improvements in both symptoms and biological markers in people with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Early on, elevators were operated by attendants who controlled speed and stopping manually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That money was deposited into a bank account Davis jointly controlled, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The Basij is a volunteer militia controlled by the IRGC, with an estimated one million members.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Steve Druskin was becoming more involved in the market—and couldn’t believe how controlled it was.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis