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It can alter immune activity, disrupt nerve structures, and reshape tissues throughout the body, increasing the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neuropathy, and cancer.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

A 2024 study in Bioengineering, for example, found that inward and outward foot rotation affected different peaks of knee loading, while not significantly increasing ankle joint moments in the group studied.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

"At a time marked by increasing turbulence and profound transformations, we have chosen to expand, deepen and update the bonds of our Strategic Partnership," a joint statement read.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The review indicates that growing the materials segment is management’s core priority, and that accountability is increasing at the Belgian chemicals company, Bernstein says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Drizzle started to fall, increasing the already cutthroat competition for a cab.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda