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This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.

This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.
MarketWatch Wednesday 24 June 2026, 11:00 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read
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“People should be alarmed. This is a health crisis. It’s also an economic crisis for families and government,”

“People should be alarmed. This is a health crisis. It’s also an economic crisis for families and government,”
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