heart disease

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These conditions could make someone more susceptible to heart disease or stroke later in life, said Dr. Natalie Stokes, a cardiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“There is no value you can place on early detection of cancer, heart disease, etc.,” says Miller Levy, 51.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

But we do know that the carnivore diet is high in saturated fat, which can actually increase the risk for heart disease and other serious health conditions.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

A weakened gut barrier can allow inflammatory substances to leak into the bloodstream, potentially triggering long-term inflammation and raising the risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

In the long run, however, these cheap calories come with a high price tag: obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan