as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailments
Scientists are particularly concerned about microplastics, bits no larger than a grain of rice that could trigger heart and brain diseases and other ailments, either by their mere presence in people or from toxic chemicals leaching out of the particles.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Now, leading medical organizations like the World Health Organization recognize obesity as a chronic medical condition that can drive numerous other health ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and potentially even cancer.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Los Angeles' ailments had some voters willing to take a chance on Pratt.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.
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Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
People are living longer with more ailments.
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Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.
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Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.
—
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Now, leading medical organizations like the World Health Organization recognize obesity as a chronic medical condition that can drive numerous other health ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and potentially even cancer.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Los Angeles' ailments had some voters willing to take a chance on Pratt.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.
—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
People are living longer with more ailments.
—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.
—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailments
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Erika Anderson is a postdoctoral scholar at UC San Francisco harnessing molecular biology to better understand the development of diseases.
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Health scores indicate how well a country keeps its people alive and well, like whether children are born and stay healthy, whether adults live long lives and if the incidence of preventable diseases is kept low.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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Older adults and young children are most sensitive to extreme heat, as are people who are pregnant, overweight, have disabilities or chronic illnesses.
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In the winter of 1920, the United States entered Prohibition in the United States after years of campaigning by temperance groups who believed alcohol sat at the root of many social ills.
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On this near-ideal night, all the ills of the past few years faded away, and an era — or at least a month — of real ambition began.
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Olena started with the children, the most vulnerable refugees as well as the most likely vectors of new sicknesses in the theater.
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The most sicknesses were reported in Michigan.
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The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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For example, the prescription offered by those who saw a generally healthy way of life as the right way to prevent disease helped propel cleaning up the filthy cities of the Industrial Revolution—and that really did reduce the impact of common fevers.
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Amir suffered fevers and stomach issues during his incarceration at Dilley, according to the report.
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“Ailments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailments. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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