heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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As scientists link oral bacteria to heart disease and cognitive decline, a push is under way to treat the mouth as a source of bodywide inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Too much fat can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
"I have heart disease, high blood pressure and problems with my eyes," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Between 2020 and May 2026, Comwel ruled that 46 warehouse and delivery workers, including Jang, died of a stroke or heart disease that count as work-related deaths.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Doctors used to think margarine was healthier for you than butter and would not cause heart disease.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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