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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This can raise your cholesterol levels, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.3
However, some research suggests that the type of saturated fats in coconuts, called medium-chain fatty acids, are absorbed differently in the body.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
These findings — along with associations between marijuana and heart disease — have been supported by other recent research.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Days later, Madsen’s cardiologist told the outlet that heart disease and alcoholism would be listed as contributing factors to his heart failure.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
Meanwhile, trans fats comprising 0.25 to 2.56% of daily calories was associated with a 3% greater risk of ischemic heart disease.
—Julia Ries, Health, 17 July 2025
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
These findings — along with associations between marijuana and heart disease — have been supported by other recent research.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Days later, Madsen’s cardiologist told the outlet that heart disease and alcoholism would be listed as contributing factors to his heart failure.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
Meanwhile, trans fats comprising 0.25 to 2.56% of daily calories was associated with a 3% greater risk of ischemic heart disease.
—Julia Ries, Health, 17 July 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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