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Scientists discover a two-stage aging process that may cause cancer and arthritis

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A new theory suggests many age-related diseases may actually start decades before symptoms appear. Researchers say early-life damage — from infections, injuries, or genetic mutations — can remain hidden until aging weakens the body’s ability to keep it under control. This could explain why conditions like cancer, osteoarthritis, and shingles suddenly emerge later in life.

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