elevated

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Hispanic patients showed a stronger association between elevated NLR and dementia risk, though it remains unclear whether this reflects genetic influences or social factors such as differences in access to care.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

A tornado’s intensity is determined, in part, by the damage it causes and the damage around Clovis elevated Tuesday’s tornado to an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, Molina said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Traveling on a budget is harder than ever as airlines pass elevated jet-fuel costs along to passengers and hike checked-bag fees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Horton recorded lower second-quarter profit as affordability concerns and economic uncertainty continued to put off homebuyers, forcing it to offer elevated incentives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“We have a novice who has opted not to apply herself to an elevated life of study and contemplation, and has decided to reenter the larger world. Foolish thing.”

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill