Lipoprotein(a) appears tied to the risk of major adverse cardiac events, MI, and peripheral artery disease in both primary and secondary prevention populations independent of baseline high-sensitivity ...

While cholesterol levels are commonly used to assess heart disease risk, research shows that another blood marker—high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)—may offer even more powerful insight, ...

One of the most talked-about medical topics of the last couple weeks is C-reactive protein (CRP), elevated blood levels of which have been closely tied to heart disease risk. Before you rush out for a ...

If you're worried about a heart attack, you should already know your cholesterol level. But should you now ask your doctor for a blood test that measures C-reactive protein (CRP)? CRP levels rise when ...

In another recent American College of Rheumatology Reading Room commentary, I remarked on the excitement of novel peripheral blood markers of disease as a significant tool in our rheumatology arsenal.

Significantly increased hs-CRP seen for those consuming 40 to 59 and 60 to 79 percent ultraprocessed foods. (HealthDay News) — Consuming high levels of ultraprocessed foods is associated with ...

Featured in The New York Times, gracing the cover of US News & World Report, highlighted on the Today Show, and uttered by Tom Brokaw on NBC's Nightly News, in the past week, no single person could ...