deficiency
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Vitamin D deficiency has previously been associated with sleep problems including insomnia and more frequent nighttime awakenings.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
He also said the actual ventilation rates showed a "deficiency" in the design as the system was not able to achieve the rate it was supposed to.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The lower concentration can cause nutrient deficiency, coupled with the reduced ability of the baby's body to absorb the nutrients, NCT said.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
"Abdominal obesity reduces circulating vitamin D, and that deficiency impairs the immune system, exacerbating the chronic inflammation caused by excess fat and drastically increasing the risk of mortality," Alexandre explains to Agência FAPESP.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
It wouldn’t have mattered anyway. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome is a skillful counterfeiter.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Because GLP-1 drugs reduce appetite and food intake, they may also contribute to nutritional deficiencies and loss of muscle, potentially increasing the risk of frailty and other long-term health issues.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
Some help with muscle size and strength, while others correct deficiencies in the diet.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
It may also contribute to iron or zinc deficiencies, both of which can interfere with the normal hair growth cycle.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Officiating deficiencies have led to canceled games and shortened seasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
They would file around the table, presenting their deficiencies, telling of their addictions, their cheating hearts.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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