C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

Sanjay Bhojraj, a cardiologist who has spent 20 years treating heart attacks, shares evening habits that influence heart health. Here are the routines that can improve blood pressure, glucose control, ...

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

Health experts warn that modern habits may be putting the hearts of younger generations at risk earlier than ever before.

Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about ...

A newly published national study by the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine researchers shows that "parental impact and family functioning" become ...

According to the World Health Organization,19.8 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2022. And seniors-many of whom are on Medicare-are one of the groups most affected by the condition.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “However, now, with an aging population, there are more ...

Strawberries are no longer seen merely as a sweet seasonal indulgence. Research suggests the fruit carries powerful compounds ...