Cardiologists are using a blood test that’s been around for decades, in a new way, to predict heart problems. The measure of inflammation is now considered just as important as measuring cholesterol.

Inflammation in your body is a response to an illness, injury, or a foreign body invasion like germs and chemicals. While it is a normal and important process that allows your body to heal, recurrent ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

A new study looking at deaths from cancer, cardiovascular disease and all causes suggests that an inflammatory marker detected in blood tests in middle-aged adults can better predict the risk of death ...

Experts think certain non-routine tests are worth asking your doctor about, since the results could point to health-saving ...

Seronegative spondylitis is spine inflammation that occurs with a blood test that is negative for possible causes. Back pain happens for a variety of reasons, such as mechanical issues, structural ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Cardiologists are using a blood test that’s been around for decades, in a new way, to predict heart problems. Cardiologists are using a blood test that’s been around for decades, in a new way, to ...