illnesses

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Hoping to intervene before others got sick, the families reported the illnesses to the dairy and the state, which quickly issued a recall and quarantine order, suspending distribution of the farm’s products.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

She said the increased temperatures bring a higher risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for the young, the elderly and those without air conditioning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

The Melville Unit, based at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, cares for 12 to 17-year-olds who may have a range of mental health illnesses including eating disorders, depression and psychosis.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

That means they're experiencing more of the chronic illnesses and health issues that can accompany old age.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The so-called bible on the question of psychological illnesses is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel