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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In addition to the recent studies, a plethora of research over decades has found that moderate consumption of coffee is associated with lowering the risk of developing multiple diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and even dementia.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Medical Conditions Low electrolyte levels can lead to several chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and seizures.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve damage.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
An influx of recent studies has consistently linked eating these items with harmful outcomes (like heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes), putting their threat level on an upward trajectory.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Medical Conditions Low electrolyte levels can lead to several chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and seizures.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve damage.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
An influx of recent studies has consistently linked eating these items with harmful outcomes (like heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes), putting their threat level on an upward trajectory.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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