heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Being overweight or obese increases your risk for developing health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.
From BBC
This applied to deaths from any cause, as well as from cancer and heart disease specifically, although some benefit from exercise still remained.
From Science Daily
Mitochondrial decline has been tied to aging, heart disease and several neurodegenerative conditions.
From Science Daily
Although obesity is widely known to increase the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, this study suggests its influence on the brain may develop much earlier.
From Science Daily
"These findings support efforts to recognize the condition alongside cancer, heart disease, and mental health concerns as a major priority for policymakers around the world."
From Science Daily
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