were you talking about the heart disease? vs were you telling about the heart disease?

The correct phrase is 'were you talking about the heart disease?' as 'talking about' is the commonly used expression to refer to discussing a topic. 'Telling about' is not incorrect, but it is less commonly used in this context.

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were you talking about the heart disease?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire if someone was discussing or mentioning the topic of heart disease.

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Alternatives:

were you discussing the heart disease?
were you mentioning the heart disease?
were you speaking about the heart disease?
were you referring to the heart disease?
were you addressing the heart disease?

were you telling about the heart disease?

This phrase is not commonly used in English. 'Telling about' is less idiomatic in this context.

While 'telling about' is not grammatically incorrect, it is less commonly used to inquire about discussing a topic like heart disease.

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What were you telling me earlier?
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What were you telling me about my bike?
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Why were you telling him anything?
Why would anyone want to eliminate heart disease?
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I don't want you telling about my things.
What were you telling those two just now?
Why were you telling him stuff about me anyway?
So what were you telling us about Leela bhabhi?
Why were you telling Mom what I was doing last night?
When were you telling me about that?
What about my heightened risk of heart disease?

Alternatives:

were you talking about the heart disease?
were you discussing the heart disease?
were you mentioning the heart disease?
were you speaking about the heart disease?
were you referring to the heart disease?

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were you talking about the heart disease? vs were you telling about the heart disease?