disease
Example Sentences
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They examined whether living near a Superfund site was linked to more advanced disease.
From Science Daily
What has changed is her acceptance 2½ years ago that she has a disease, obesity, and that this time around there was something not called “willpower” to help her manage it.
From Los Angeles Times
The study, published in the December issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adds clarity to long-standing debates about vitamin D's links to colorectal cancer and other diseases.
From Science Daily
But there is the potential for long-term health damage – heart disease, autoimmune problems - linked to "toxic stress", where the body is flooded with hormones like cortisol and catecholamines, which produce adrenaline.
From BBC
Zia had been in hospital for the past month, receiving treatment for kidney damage, heart disease and pneumonia, among other conditions.
From BBC
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