A blood test measuring inflammation is now being used by cardiologists to predict heart problems, alongside traditional cholesterol tests.

To maintain a healthy and fit body, not only are lifestyle and dietary improvements essential, but regular checkups are also essential. This helps detect potential illnesses early. Early detection ...

When you experience physical trauma like a wound, injury, or infection, your body attempts to heal through the inflammatory process. The red, swollen, tender skin you’ll notice around an abrasion is ...

A: C-reactive protein (CRP) is made by the liver. Elevated CRP in your blood indicates that you have inflammation or a bacterial infection. CRP levels do not always change with a viral infection. The ...

Dear Doctor K: The last time I had blood work, my doctor didn't check my CRP level. Wouldn't my CRP level have given him a better idea of my risk of heart disease? Dear Reader: You ask a good question ...

Acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs), both upper (URTI) and lower, are among the most common reasons to consult in primary care and a frequent reason to prescribe antibiotics. Most of these ...