Most adults know the drill before an annual physical: routine blood work, a few numbers to scan, and hope nothing jumps out. These tests are meant to catch serious illness early. But when it comes to ...

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 ...

A check for hidden, painless inflammation is likely to become part of a standard checkup for millions of Americans at moderate risk of heart disease. New guidelines published Tuesday suggest doing a ...

We typically think of inflammation occurring suddenly after an injury or an infection — such as a red, swollen joint — a process in which the body releases chemicals and infection-fighting white blood ...

Some inflammatory markers were associated with depression symptoms in women with diabetes, although the scale used to measure ...