A C-reactive protein test helps you find out if you have heart disease. Learn more about the test and the various ranges.

CRP, or C-reactive protein, is a test that's been available actually for almost a decade now. It's a marker of inflammation, and many feel that coronary artery disease is in and of itself a ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation, signaling potential health issues. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) detects even minor inflammation, which can elevate ...

Most physicians with an elevated CRP test will focus on the known risk factors for coronary artery disease -- such as an elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, overweight, inactivity ...

Plus, c-reactive protein blood tests don’t actually identify the root cause of inflammation, explains Lori Williams, R.D., a registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Turmeric, or the compound curcumin, is an anti-inflammatory that can have a slight impact on blood pressure. However, it's ...

A C-peptide test measures the amount of C-peptide, a short protein produced by the pancreas, in the blood. Learn how the procedure and results can help to manage diabetes.

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.

If you have been taking your blood pressure (BP) reading by strapping your left arm to the device so far, it may cost you ...