heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
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It causes high cholesterol and, if untreated, can lead to early heart attacks and heart disease.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Industrial trans fats, which can be present in some processed and fried foods, have been strongly linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
With or without other age-related medical conditions like heart disease, hypertension, frailty or Parkinson’s disease, you may experience a psychological as well as a physical spiral.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The deal marks a continued push by medical-equipment maker GE HealthCare into the growing market for radiopharmaceuticals, which have uses for both diagnosing and treating diseases including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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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