preventive

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The first is coverage of day-to-day preventive care that includes medications to manage a chronic condition or quick visits to urgent care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

India on Saturday ended the preventive detention of prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, freeing him six months after he was held over protests in the Himalayan region.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

"In reality, any potential preventive effect takes over a decade to appear, if it appears at all, while the bleeding risk begins immediately."

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

That’s the preventive logic and the core shared interest behind the Iran campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“If such preventive measures are not taken,” says Dr. Hueper, “the stage will be set at a progressive rate for the future occurrence of a similar disaster to the human population.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson