A simple blood test measuring C-reactive protein (CRP) can predict heart attack risk, even in seemingly healthy individuals. CRP detects inflammation ...
Ever been to the doctor and had them say something like, “Your CRP levels are a bit high,” and you nodded like you totally knew what that meant? Let’s fix that. CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It’s ...
Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of U.S. diets, and new research links high intake to inflammation, a predictor of ...
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) released today its second Scientific Statement, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). The statement ...
Ultra-processed foods like sodas, snacks, and processed meats make up nearly 60% of adult diets in the U.S.—but new research ...
“Women who suffer from heart attacks and strokes yet have no standard modifiable risk factors are not identified by the risk equations doctors use in daily practice,” Paul Ridker, MD, MPH, a ...
Consuming high levels of ultraprocessed foods is associated with increased levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).