heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Long treated as isolated or individual diseases, the conditions are interrelated, usually tied to excess abdominal fat, and a major driver of heart disease, according to the AHA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
At the start of the research, participants did not have diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Data gathered from decades-long studies suggested that carrying out regular resistance or weight training over an extended period can significantly lower the chance of death from heart disease and stroke.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The discovery could eventually lead to new treatments for heart disease and fatty liver disease.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
They have lower rates of diet-related illness such as heart disease.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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