heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for Eli Lilly said the company is studying additional uses for GLP-1s, including to treat substance abuse disorders, heart disease, asthma, and other neurological and immunologic conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
A growing body of research suggests Shingrix can reduce the risk of heart disease and delay dementia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Several observational studies have found the shingles vaccines may have a benefit for people with heart disease.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Approximately 2.3 to 2.5 million newborns worldwide are affected by congenital heart disease each year.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Our chances of escaping lung disease may be 95 percent; dementia, 90 percent; cancer, 80 percent; and heart disease, 75 percent.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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