heart disease
noun
: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)
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Overall, the data show most inmates died from illnesses, ranging from pre-existing conditions like lung cancer and heart disease to more acute issues like pneumonia and sepsis.
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Gina Barton, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
In one large study with data spanning more than 20 years, women who strength trained two or three days per week had a 30% lower risk of dying of heart disease.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
That year, Kimmel's youngest son Billy had to undergo open heart surgery days after he was born to fix a congenital heart disease.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Lion’s mane is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may help combat chronic inflammation and oxidative stress—factors linked to heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.
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Gina Barton, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
In one large study with data spanning more than 20 years, women who strength trained two or three days per week had a 30% lower risk of dying of heart disease.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
That year, Kimmel's youngest son Billy had to undergo open heart surgery days after he was born to fix a congenital heart disease.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Lion’s mane is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may help combat chronic inflammation and oxidative stress—factors linked to heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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