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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Studies show that menopause notably increases a woman’s risk of heart disease, especially for those who enter menopause early.
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Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
While red meat provides key nutrients, such as protein, zinc, iron, and vitamin B12, some studies have linked high red meat consumption to conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
—Roxana Ehsani, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.
—Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
After nearly a decade of follow-up, researchers tracked deaths from all causes, including heart disease and cancer.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
While red meat provides key nutrients, such as protein, zinc, iron, and vitamin B12, some studies have linked high red meat consumption to conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
—Roxana Ehsani, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.
—Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
After nearly a decade of follow-up, researchers tracked deaths from all causes, including heart disease and cancer.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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