disabled

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Among nonveteran adults who are chronically homeless and disabled, only 9.4% will receive a voucher in a given year, as compared with 48% of veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When the team disabled genes involved in phosphatidylcholine production in young worms, the mitochondria quickly began to resemble those typically seen in much older animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

VA Medical Center that was lost decades ago when the historical home for disabled veterans was closed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Guild is currently supporting fifty riders who were permanently disabled on the job.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand