as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
an 18th-century quack who specialized in those mysterious infirmities that are known only to the idle rich
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Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking.—
Cassie Shortsleeve,
SELF,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Previous studies have linked some alcohol consumption to lower risks of certain diseases—such as a glass of red wine per day for heart health—but many have criticized these studies for not considering other factors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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But because Murphy frequently struggled with ailments, her comments weren't taken seriously, Sharon told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Multiple reports indicate that people with the disease are presenting with flu-like symptoms, including headaches, fevers, and breathing difficulties.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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The illness often begins with mild symptoms, with fevers, chills, vomiting and headaches.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Nov. 2024
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“Infirmities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmities. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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