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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Looking at death records for up to 10 years after NHANES began, the scientists found links between the risk of dying—from anything or specifically heart disease—and participants' coffee-drinking habits.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In the aftermath of a wildfire, research shows that exposure to smoke has been associated with higher rates of emergency room visits for heart disease, blood clots and even strokes.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Each of these can significantly impact our physical and mental health, reducing our risk for heart disease, depression, anxiety, and premature death.
—Vivek H. Murthy, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
From closing the research gap in heart disease to harnessing the potential of AI for diagnostics, the future of women's healthcare demands collaboration between policymakers, investors, and employers to unlock innovation and deliver returns for society and the bottom line.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In the aftermath of a wildfire, research shows that exposure to smoke has been associated with higher rates of emergency room visits for heart disease, blood clots and even strokes.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Each of these can significantly impact our physical and mental health, reducing our risk for heart disease, depression, anxiety, and premature death.
—Vivek H. Murthy, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
From closing the research gap in heart disease to harnessing the potential of AI for diagnostics, the future of women's healthcare demands collaboration between policymakers, investors, and employers to unlock innovation and deliver returns for society and the bottom line.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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