Chronic inflammation is dangerous

Simple Blood Test May Help To Predict Cardiovascular Risk In Older Women

Raw food vegetarians have low bone mass, but may be healthy

Inflammation & Heart Attacks - As Important as Cholesterol - The Causes-Remedy and C Reactive Protein - Myheartbook.com

Blood Compound Won't Predict Colon Cancer Risk

A new study done in over 27,000 people showing that C-reactive protein did not predict colon cancer risk, suggesting that chronic low-grade inflammation may not be as important for this disease as anticipated.

Inflammation gone bad - The fire inside: Chronic inflammation is being unveiled as a modern-day enemy to health

Simple test predicts heart attack: White blood cells sound a new alarm

New link between C-reactive protein, and heart disease and stroke, UC Davis researchers

A new study shows that cells lining the arteries also produce C-reactive protein, which helps to explain the formation of plaques in the arteries.

Inflammation & Heart Attacks - As Important as Cholesterol - The Causes-Remedy and C Reactive Protein

Beneficial Effects of Alpha-Linolenic Acid in Walnuts Discussed By Leading Researchers

Heart-Healthy Advice You Need

Read about measures to reduce heart disease risk such as diet, exercise, medical options and lifestyle.

Kawasaki Disease - May cause heart disease in children

Missing a beat

Study Showed VYTORIN-TM- -ezetimibe/simvastatin- Superior to Lipitor at Lowering LDL -Bad- Cholesterol

Crestor Improves Heart Protein in U.S. Blacks: Study

A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting shows Crestor as a promising treatment option for black patients, in terms of cholesterol and CRP-lowering.

The Benefits of Alcohol Consumption Questioned

Saliva test may spot gum and heart disease

The ABCs of C-R-P and heart disease

Read why experts think CRP may explain cases of heart disease not caused by high cholesterol levels.

How plaque attacks, an unsolved mystery

Read about different factors contributing to heart disease.

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: A Diet for All Ages

Detecting new risks for heart disease

Read about the limitations of relying on traditional risk factors alone to assess heart disease risk.

A fair of the heart 500 people stock up on health tips

Alton Memorial Hospital recently held a Heart Fair to inform the public about heart disease risk factors.

Update on Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis: The Role of Inflammation and Apolipoprotein E

Women's Heart Health Month is about awareness

Read how screening of additional risk factors can help women know their level of cardiac risk.

Tests Alert Local 2 Anchor, 3 Patients To Cardiac Problems - 30-Minute Heart Health Evaluation Can Save Life

Read about lifesaving tests including a test for CRP, that were done in selected candidates at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.