heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Synchronising exercise in this way could boost heart gains, especially for people already at higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in the journal Open Heart.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Doctors have long measured cholesterol levels to assess the risk of heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The AHA report notes research that shows that diets higher in beans, peas and lentils—and lower in red and processed meat—are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Because growth hormone helps control how the body processes sugar and fat, poor sleep can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
But she has heart disease and high blood pressure now and takes medication for both.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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