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Recent Examples of poresAnother standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Sensitive teeth can be caused by enamel erosion, gum disease, teeth grinding, or cavities, and may signal broader health issues like diabetes or heart disease.
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Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2026
Leaning that increases year after year, mushrooms or fungal corks growing at the base of your tree, soft soil around the trunk, and bark damage or cavities at the base can all be symptoms of root damage.
The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2026
The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.
The pitched and often emotional vote over Proposition 40 exposed deep fissures in the state party over how to respond to growing grassroots anger over wealth inequality.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2026
While effective in winning the war, the new government faced social and political fissures in the postwar period.