harmful
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Wiliams proposed the council writes to OS to "put an end" to "harmful policy".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Although senescent cells do not directly make tumors larger, they release molecules that can damage nearby tissue, encourage cancer spread, and trigger harmful immune system activity.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
In Spain, there are plans to ban social media access for under-16s, to combat addiction, pornography, and harmful content.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The treated cells also showed improved metabolism and mitochondrial performance, healthier epigenetic patterns, reduced inflammation, and fewer harmful inflammatory signals that can damage tissues throughout the body.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Advocates of “co-sleeping,” meanwhile, warn that sleeping alone is harmful to a baby’s psyche and that he should be brought into the “family bed.”
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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