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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Saturated fats can raise levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke, per the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Indeed, in a study of 3,500 young people who had a heart attack, the women were significantly less likely to report that their doctor mentioned their risk or started a convo about heart disease at all.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
Each had advanced heart disease.
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Eating too much sugar is linked to conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as cavities and gum disease.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Indeed, in a study of 3,500 young people who had a heart attack, the women were significantly less likely to report that their doctor mentioned their risk or started a convo about heart disease at all.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
Each had advanced heart disease.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Eating too much sugar is linked to conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as cavities and gum disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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